Privilege escalation in D-Link Dir-842
CVE-2026-19893
A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-842 2.01.B04. This impacts an unknown function of the file /etc/vsftpd.conf of the component vsftpd. Such manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is said to be difficult.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.1 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- D-link Dir-842 — versions 2.01.B04
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (related)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
- cna@vuldb.com (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-19893?
- CVE-2026-19893 is a low-severity vulnerability in D-Link Dir-842, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 3.1/10. Published 2026-08-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-19893?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.1 out of 10.