D-Link DIR-823X 250416 set_static_route_table sub_4175CC interface/destip/netmask/gateway/metric os command injection
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This impacts the function sub_4175CC of the file /goform/set_static_route_table. Performing a manipulation of the argument interface/destip/netmask/gateway/metric results in os command injection.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-2157. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function sub_4175CC of the file /goform/set_static_route_table. The manipulation of the argument interface/destip/netmask/gateway/metric with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-2157. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/09/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5792) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0340). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Affected
- D-LINK Router
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.dlink.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8
VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Os command injectionCWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
02/07/2026 Advisory disclosed02/07/2026 VulDB entry created
02/09/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: dlink.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-2157 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2157
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344859
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0340 - D-LINK DIR-823X und DWR-M921 Router: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit Administratorrechten
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 02/07/2026 09:34Updated: 02/09/2026 15:47
Changes: 02/07/2026 09:34 (57), 02/08/2026 16:22 (31), 02/09/2026 04:04 (1), 02/09/2026 15:47 (7)
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Submitter: jiefengliang
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #748376: D-Link DIR-823X 250416 OS Command Injection (by jiefengliang)
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