RCE in D-Link Dwr-M961

CVE-2026-1596

A flaw has been found in D-Link DWR-M961 1.1.47. This vulnerability affects the function sub_419920 of the file /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel. This manipulation of the argument fota_url causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.021 (81.2th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 81.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-1596: held from 0.018 to 0.021.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.018 · newest: 0.021 · change: +0.003

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1596?
CVE-2026-1596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in D-Link Dwr-M961, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2026-01-29.
How severe is CVE-2026-1596?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.