CVE-2026-36983: D-Link DCS-932L v2.18.01 is vulnerable to Command Injection in the function sub_42EF14 of the file /bin/alphap

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2026-36983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting dcs-932l firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

D-Link DCS-932L v2.18.01 is vulnerable to Command Injection in the function sub_42EF14 of the file /bin/alphapd. The manipulation of the argument LightSensorControl leads to command injection.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dlink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dcs-932l firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.18.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.18.01

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.

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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-2026-36983?

dcs-932l firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-36983 being exploited?

CVE-2026-36983 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-2026-36983 affect?

CVE-2026-36983 affects dcs-932l firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). D-Link DCS-932L v2.18.01 is vulnerable to Command Injection in the function sub_42EF14 of the file /bin/alphapd. The manipulation of the argument LightSensorControl leads to command injection.

How urgent is CVE-2026-36983?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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