CVE-2026-2081
D-Link DIR-823X set_password os command injection
Description
A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/set_password. This manipulation of the argument http_passwd causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 7, 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 7, 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2081
vulnerability.
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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 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update D-Link DIR-823X firmware.
- Apply security patches from vendor.
- Restrict access to the set_password function.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/set_password. This manipulation of the argument http_passwd causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/22 Added Reference https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/22#issue-3847400767 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344648 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.344648 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.745553 Added Reference https://www.dlink.com/