CVE-2026-18267
Kenwood DNR1007XR Firmware Update Link Following Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
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 specific flaw exists within the firmware update process. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move a file to an arbitrary location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28751.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18267
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | 99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Kenwood DNR1007XR firmware.
- Ensure secure firmware update processes.
- Remove unauthorized symbolic links.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18267.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/mm/firmware/2020/2020f/eng.html | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-484/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-18267 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18267
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Kenwood', 'product': 'DNR1007XR', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.7.0003.1000'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description 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 specific flaw exists within the firmware update process. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move a file to an arbitrary location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28751. Added CVSS V3 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/mm/firmware/2020/2020f/eng.html Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-484/