How severe is CVE-2026-1596?

CVE-2026-1596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-1596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1596?

CVE-2026-1596 affects Dlink Dwr-m961 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1596?

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

Does CVE-2026-1596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4953.

When was CVE-2026-1596 published?

CVE-2026-1596 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1596

CVE-2026-1596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dwr-m961 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4953
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Dlink Dwr-m961 Firmware
Published: 2026-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw has been found in D-Link DWR-M961 1.1.47. This vulnerability affects the function sub_419920 of the file /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel. This manipulation of the argument fota_url causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1596?: A flaw has been found in D-Link DWR-M961 1.1.47. This vulnerability affects the function sub_419920 of the file /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel. This manipulation of the argument fota_url causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-1596?: CVE-2026-1596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-1596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1596?: CVE-2026-1596 affects Dlink Dwr-m961 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4953.
When was CVE-2026-1596 published?: CVE-2026-1596 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dwr-m961_firmware:1.1.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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