CVE-2026-71908 DrayTek VigorAP Multiple Models OS Command Injection via mesh_start_speed_test
Remote attackers with admin credentials can execute arbitrary root commands on DrayTek VigorAP devices via unsanitized input in the speed test function.
- 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-2026-71908?
CVE-2026-71908 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in DrayTek Corporation VigorAP 1060C, published on 24 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple DrayTek VigorAP models contain a command injection vulnerability in the mesh_start_speed_test function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient sanitization of the meshdevice_index and meshdevice_ip fields before command execution. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71908?
How do I fix CVE-2026-71908?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71908 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-2026-71908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71908 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-693m-44xg-3w8f.