CVE-2026-58146: WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU router is vulnerable to OS command injection vulnerability
CVE-2026-58146 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU router is vulnerable to OS command injection vulnerability. The vulnerability exists within the /cgi-bin/portal.cgi endpoint, specifically through the cli_cookie POST parameter. The cli_cookie parameter value is directly concatenated into a find command string without proper sanitization. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands as root on the underlying operating system
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.4 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.9% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-09-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-28 |
Last updated 2026-09-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- CERT Polska: Vulnerabilities in WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU routers 2026-09-16
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-2026-58146?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-58146 being exploited?
CVE-2026-58146 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-2026-58146 affect?
CVE-2026-58146 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.4). WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU router is vulnerable to OS command injection vulnerability. The vulnerability exists within the /cgi-bin/portal.cgi endpoint, specifically through the cli_cookie POST parameter. The cli_cookie parameter value is dire
How urgent is CVE-2026-58146?
Priority 55/100. Critical severity