ZDI-26-489: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR startUpdateProcess Command Injection Vulnerability
Kenwood DNR1007XR startUpdateProcess Command Injection 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 specific flaw exists within the startUpdateProcess method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28981.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18272 is a command injection vulnerability affecting the Kenwood DNR1007XR device. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of a user-supplied string before it is used in a system call within the startUpdateProcess method. This allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root without requiring authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating medium severity. Kenwood has released a firmware update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the affected device can execute arbitrary code with root privileges without authentication. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has issued an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided update from Kenwood's official firmware page to remediate this issue.
ZDI-26-489: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR startUpdateProcess Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
Kenwood DNR1007XR startUpdateProcess Command Injection 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 specific flaw exists within the startUpdateProcess method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28981.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18272 is a command injection vulnerability affecting the Kenwood DNR1007XR device. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of a user-supplied string before it is used in a system call within the startUpdateProcess method. This allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root without requiring authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating medium severity. Kenwood has released a firmware update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the affected device can execute arbitrary code with root privileges without authentication. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has issued an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided update from Kenwood's official firmware page to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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- Classification
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c49c2644c7f84cc1da
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:15:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 34
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