CVE-2026-52533 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can escalate privileges on the D-Link DIR-1253 router by exploiting an issue in the etc/shadow component file.

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-2026-52533?

CVE-2026-52533 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 v.1.0.1.250923.142435 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow component file

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-52533?

How do I fix CVE-2026-52533?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-52533 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-52533 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-52533 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqgf-jr4j-gw4g.

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