CVE-2026-2081 D-Link DIR-823X set_password os command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on D-Link DIR-823X routers via the set_password interface, requiring immediate attention.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2081?
CVE-2026-2081 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X, published on 7 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-823x Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2081 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-2026-2081 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2081 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-823X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h7p-7875-2mwh.