CVE-2026-15270 D-link DIR-823G Web boa.conf least privilege violation

High 7.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a least privilege violation in the web interface configuration to escalate privileges on D-link DIR-823G routers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-15270?

CVE-2026-15270 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g Firmware, published on 9 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A weakness has been identified in D-link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05_20181207. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/boa/boa.conf of the component Web Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to least privilege violation. The attack can be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-272, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-15270?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823g Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-15270?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-15270 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15270 exists.

All Dlink Dir-823g Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fcxp-r92v-x7h2.

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