CVE-2026-15733 WGDashboard Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root via OS command injection in WGDashboard, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

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

What is CVE-2026-15733?

CVE-2026-15733 is a critical command injection vulnerability in WGDashboard, published on 6 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exist in WGDashboard version 4.2.3 and earlier. Multiple OS command injection allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-15733?

How do I fix CVE-2026-15733?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15733 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-15733 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15733 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wx9m-5w28-64m2.

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