How severe is CVE-2026-2157?

CVE-2026-2157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-2157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2157?

CVE-2026-2157 affects Dlink Dir-823x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2157?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-2157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5792.

When was CVE-2026-2157 published?

CVE-2026-2157 was published on 2026-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2157

CVE-2026-2157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5792
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823x Firmware
Published: 2026-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This affects the function sub_4175CC of the file /goform/set_static_route_table. Such manipulation of the argument interface/destip/netmask/gateway/metric leads to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2157?: A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This affects the function sub_4175CC of the file /goform/set_static_route_table. Such manipulation of the argument interface/destip/netmask/gateway/metric leads to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-2157?: CVE-2026-2157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-2157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2157?: CVE-2026-2157 affects Dlink Dir-823x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-2157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5792.
When was CVE-2026-2157 published?: CVE-2026-2157 was published on 2026-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:250416:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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