CVE-2026-71917 DrayTek VigorSwitch Multiple Models OS Command Injection via pingtrace
Remote attackers with admin credentials can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via the pingtrace function in DrayTek VigorSwitch devices.
- 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-2026-71917?
CVE-2026-71917 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch FX2120, published on 24 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a command injection vulnerability in the pingtrace function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of the host field 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-2026-71917?
How do I fix CVE-2026-71917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71917 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-2026-71917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fmm-chrg-7fpg.