How severe is CVE-2026-5844?

CVE-2026-5844 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-2026-5844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5844?

CVE-2026-5844 affects Dlink Dir-882 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5844?

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-2026-5844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20855.

When was CVE-2026-5844 published?

CVE-2026-5844 was published on 2026-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5844

CVE-2026-5844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-882 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-20855
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dlink Dir-882 Firmware
Published: 2026-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-882 1.01B02. Impacted is the function sprintf of the file prog.cgi of the component HNAP1 SetNetworkSettings Handler. The manipulation of the argument IPAddress results in os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5844?: A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-882 1.01B02. Impacted is the function sprintf of the file prog.cgi of the component HNAP1 SetNetworkSettings Handler. The manipulation of the argument IPAddress results in os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2026-5844?: CVE-2026-5844 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-2026-5844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5844?: CVE-2026-5844 affects Dlink Dir-882 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5844?: 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-2026-5844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20855.
When was CVE-2026-5844 published?: CVE-2026-5844 was published on 2026-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-882_firmware:1.01b02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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