CVE-2026-11492
D-Link DIR-823G vsftpd vsftpd.conf least privilege violation
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
June 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-11492
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Review and secure the vsftpd.conf configuration.
- Restrict access to sensitive configuration files.
- Disable unnecessary services and features.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N) Added CWE CWE-266 Added CWE CWE-272 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11492 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/834816 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/369112 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/369112/cti Added Reference https://www.dlink.com/ Added Reference https://www.notion.so/D-Link-DIR823G-V1-0-2B05_20181207-3671f5ba989080ac97fdc36d2fb5e57d?source=copy_link