How severe is CVE-2026-6992?

CVE-2026-6992 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-2026-6992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-6992?

CVE-2026-6992 affects Linksys Mr9600 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6992?

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-2026-6992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25668.

When was CVE-2026-6992 published?

CVE-2026-6992 was published on 2026-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6992

CVE-2026-6992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Mr9600 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25668
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Linksys Mr9600 Firmware
Published: 2026-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in Linksys MR9600 2.0.6.206937. This affects the function BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus of the file /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh of the component JNAP Action Handler. The manipulation of the argument pin leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6992?: A vulnerability was identified in Linksys MR9600 2.0.6.206937. This affects the function BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus of the file /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh of the component JNAP Action Handler. The manipulation of the argument pin leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-6992?: CVE-2026-6992 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-2026-6992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-6992?: CVE-2026-6992 affects Linksys Mr9600 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6992?: 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-2026-6992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25668.
When was CVE-2026-6992 published?: CVE-2026-6992 was published on 2026-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linksys:mr9600_firmware:2.0.6.206937:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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