CVE-2026-86295: Command Injection in D-Link DIR-895L
Description
CVE-2026-86295 is a command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-895L router, specifically in the sendACK function of the udhcpcd component. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Hostname argument, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The exploit has been publicly disclosed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
D-Link
DIR-895L
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DIR-895L A1_102b07 firmware version in the udhcpcd component's sendACK function. An attacker can manipulate the Hostname argument to inject and execute arbitrary commands remotely. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires no user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, availability, scope, and security requirements. No patch or vendor advisory information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of the device's operation. The medium severity score reflects the significant but not critical impact due to partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 and monitor for unusual activity related to the Hostname parameter in network traffic. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-06T16:08:01.864Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9e907dacd9273b49642e6c
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 10:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:00:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC
Views: 88
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