CVE-2026-71908

What it is

Multiple DrayTek VigorAP models contain a command injection vulnerability in the mesh_start_speed_test function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient sanitization of the meshdevice_index and meshdevice_ip fields before command execution. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-24 18:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-13 09:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-24 18:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-13 09:10 UTC

Exploit probability

2.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High