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CVE-2026-11492: A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05

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Routine
MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2026-11492 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dir-823g firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-266, CWE-272
Published2026-06-08
Last modified2026-07-23
Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: dlink

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Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

dlink dir-823g firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0.2b05
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2b05
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-11492?

dir-823g firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-11492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-11492 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-11492 affect?

CVE-2026-11492 affects dir-823g firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Performing a manipulation results in least privilege violation. The attack ca

How urgent is CVE-2026-11492?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities · vsftpd vulnerabilities

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