How severe is CVE-2026-11492?

CVE-2026-11492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-11492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-11492?

CVE-2026-11492 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-11492?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-11492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-11492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35023.

When was CVE-2026-11492 published?

CVE-2026-11492 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-11492

CVE-2026-11492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35023
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823g Firmware
Published: 2026-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-11492?: A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
How severe is CVE-2026-11492?: CVE-2026-11492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-11492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-11492?: CVE-2026-11492 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-11492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-11492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35023.
When was CVE-2026-11492 published?: CVE-2026-11492 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823g_firmware:1.0.2b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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