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CVE-2026-86295: Command Injection in D-Link DIR-895L

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-86295cvecve-2026-86295
Published: 09/07/2026 (09/07/2026, 10:15:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
Low
Subsq. Integrity
Low
Subsq. Availability
Low
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:P

Affected software

D-Link

DIR-895L

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dir-895l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 01:00:03 UTC

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.

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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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