Cyber Posture

CVE-2026-2120

HighPublic PoCRCE

Published: 08 February 2026

Published
08 February 2026
Modified
11 February 2026
KEV Added
Patch
CVSS Score 7.2 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0065 71.0th percentile
Risk Priority 15 60% EPSS · 20% KEV · 20% CVSS

Summary

CVE-2026-2120 is a high-severity Command Injection (CWE-77) vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823X Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 7.2 (High).

Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Unix Shell (T1059.004); ranked in the top 29.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.

Threat & Defense at a Glance

What attackers do: exploitation maps to Unix Shell (T1059.004).
Threat & Defense Details

Likely Mitigating ControlsAI

Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.

addresses: CWE-78

Platform-independent apps typically execute inside a managed runtime or sandbox that restricts direct OS command execution, reducing the ability to exploit OS command injection.

addresses: CWE-78

Validates inputs to block special elements that would alter OS command execution.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI

T1059.004 Unix Shell Execution
Adversaries may abuse Unix shell commands and scripts for execution.
Why these techniques?

OS command injection (CWE-78) directly enables arbitrary Unix shell command execution on the router firmware via manipulated configuration parameters.

Confidence: HIGH · MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v18.1

NVD Description

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This affects an unknown function of the file /goform/set_server_settings of the component Configuration Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument terminal_addr/server_ip/server_port leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely.…

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The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Deeper analysisAI

CVE-2026-2120 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-77, CWE-78) in the D-Link DIR-823X router running firmware version 250416. The issue affects an unknown function in the /goform/set_server_settings file within the Configuration Parameter Handler component. It is triggered by manipulating the terminal_addr, server_ip, or server_port arguments, allowing remote exploitation.

The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). Remote attackers with high privileges, such as authenticated administrative users, can exploit it with low complexity and no user interaction. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary OS command execution, resulting in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to full device compromise.

Advisories from VulDB, including entries at https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344694, https://vuldb.com/?id.344694, and https://vuldb.com/?submit.746916, document the vulnerability. The D-Link website (https://www.dlink.com/) is referenced for potential firmware updates or further guidance. A public exploit is available via a GitHub issue at https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/26 and might be used in attacks.

Details

CWE(s)

Affected Products

dlink
dir-823x firmware
250416

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