CVE-2026-94036: Improper Access Controls in D-Link DIR-X1860
CVE-2026-94036 is a high-severity vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-X1860 and DIR-X1860Z routers up to version 1.0.2.220120.165402. It involves improper access controls in an unknown function within the /ubus file of the routerd component, triggered by manipulation of the passwd_set argument. Exploitation requires local network access. Public exploit code is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects D-Link DIR-X1860 and DIR-X1860Z routers up to version 1.0.2.220120.165402. It arises from improper access controls in an unspecified function of the /ubus file in the routerd component. The flaw is triggered by manipulating the passwd_set argument, allowing unauthorized actions. Exploitation requires the attacker to be on the local network. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity. Public exploit code has been released, but there is no information about active exploitation in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the local network can exploit this vulnerability to bypass access controls related to the passwd_set argument in the routerd component, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or privilege escalation. The exact impact is not detailed beyond the improper access control condition. The availability of public exploit code increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local network access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to router management. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-94036: Improper Access Controls in D-Link DIR-X1860
Description
CVE-2026-94036 is a high-severity vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-X1860 and DIR-X1860Z routers up to version 1.0.2.220120.165402. It involves improper access controls in an unknown function within the /ubus file of the routerd component, triggered by manipulation of the passwd_set argument. Exploitation requires local network access. Public exploit code is available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
D-Link
DIR-X1860
D-Link
DIR-X1860Z
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dir-x1860:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dir-x1860z:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects D-Link DIR-X1860 and DIR-X1860Z routers up to version 1.0.2.220120.165402. It arises from improper access controls in an unspecified function of the /ubus file in the routerd component. The flaw is triggered by manipulating the passwd_set argument, allowing unauthorized actions. Exploitation requires the attacker to be on the local network. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity. Public exploit code has been released, but there is no information about active exploitation in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the local network can exploit this vulnerability to bypass access controls related to the passwd_set argument in the routerd component, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or privilege escalation. The exact impact is not detailed beyond the improper access control condition. The availability of public exploit code increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local network access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to router management. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-19T17:54:14.840Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab0038455bf5e2cf53acec0
Added to database: 09/20/2026, 16:02:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/20/2026, 16:16:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/20/2026, 17:00:12 UTC
Views: 5
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