CVE-2026-96515: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Netlink ICT Pvt Ltd Netlink ICT HG323RW Router
This vulnerability exists in the Netlink ICT HG323RW router due to insufficient authorization and input validation controls in the diagnostic script import functionality. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading and executing a specially crafted script through the web management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges resulting in complete compromise of the affected device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Netlink ICT HG323RW router arises from inadequate authorization and input validation in the diagnostic script import functionality accessible through the web management interface. An attacker with authentication can exploit this flaw by uploading a malicious script, which the device executes with root privileges, enabling complete control over the router's operating system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, resulting in total compromise of the affected router device.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is provided, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-96515: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Netlink ICT Pvt Ltd Netlink ICT HG323RW Router
Description
This vulnerability exists in the Netlink ICT HG323RW router due to insufficient authorization and input validation controls in the diagnostic script import functionality. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading and executing a specially crafted script through the web management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges resulting in complete compromise of the affected device.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Netlink ICT Pvt Ltd
Netlink ICT HG323RW Router
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Netlink ICT HG323RW router arises from inadequate authorization and input validation in the diagnostic script import functionality accessible through the web management interface. An attacker with authentication can exploit this flaw by uploading a malicious script, which the device executes with root privileges, enabling complete control over the router's operating system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, resulting in total compromise of the affected router device.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is provided, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-In
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-23T10:49:52.410Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab51509f7a7c541064bb936
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 12:18:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 12:32:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 04:36:49 UTC
Views: 13
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