CVE-2026-94036 D-Link DIR-X1860/DIR-X1860Z routerd ubus access control
Local attackers can bypass access controls in the routerd ubus interface to potentially escalate privileges or execute code on D-Link DIR-X1860 routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-94036?
CVE-2026-94036 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in D-Link DIR-X1860, published on 20 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-X1860 and DIR-X1860Z up to 1.0.2.220120.165402. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /ubus of the component routerd. The manipulation of the argument passwd_set results in improper access controls. The attack must originate from the local network. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-94036?
How do I fix CVE-2026-94036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-94036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-94036 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-94036 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35x4-pwx2-h4wj.