ZDI-26-484: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR Firmware Update Link Following Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18267.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18267 is a vulnerability in the Kenwood DNR1007XR device firmware update mechanism. An attacker with physical access can create a symbolic link to abuse the firmware update service, enabling arbitrary file movement and code execution with root privileges. No authentication is required for exploitation. Kenwood has released a firmware update to fix this flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root on the affected device, potentially leading to full system compromise. No authentication is needed, increasing the risk if physical access is gained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has issued an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided firmware update from Kenwood's official site to remediate this issue.
ZDI-26-484: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR Firmware Update Link Following Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18267.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18267 is a vulnerability in the Kenwood DNR1007XR device firmware update mechanism. An attacker with physical access can create a symbolic link to abuse the firmware update service, enabling arbitrary file movement and code execution with root privileges. No authentication is required for exploitation. Kenwood has released a firmware update to fix this flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root on the affected device, potentially leading to full system compromise. No authentication is needed, increasing the risk if physical access is gained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has issued an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided firmware update from Kenwood's official site to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c49c2644c7f84cc1e9
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:04:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:05:12 UTC
Views: 10
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