CVE-2026-85223: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-340L
Description
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DNS-340L 1.01B04. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi of the component CGI Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument callback_url/sync_interval results in os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
D-Link
DNS-340L
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dns-340l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-340L version 1.01B04. It arises from improper input handling in the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi CGI script, where the callback_url and sync_interval parameters can be manipulated to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands. The attack vector is remote network access with low complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No official fix or mitigation has been documented by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of service, or further network penetration. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces, especially the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi endpoint, to trusted users only. Monitor for unusual activity related to this CGI script. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-03T14:24:33.078Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a99e52facd9273b4979ee67
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 21:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:19:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 76
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