Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1625 is a command injection flaw in D-Link DWR-M961 firmware 1.1.47, tied to the SMS Message management interface. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially run system commands through a vulnerable argument. Public exploit information is reported, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for any exposed DWR-M961 devices, especially those reachable remotely. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but command injection plus public exploit reporting warrants prompt inventory, access restriction, and vendor guidance review.
Technical view
VulDB describes command injection in /boafrm/formSmsManage, function sub_4250E0, via action_value in the SMS Message component. The CVSS v2 vector is AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P, indicating network access, low complexity, and required authentication. Affected product listed: D-Link DWR-M961 version 1.1.47.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where D-Link DWR-M961 administrative or SMS management functions are reachable by untrusted networks or weakly controlled users. Authentication is required, reducing broad internet risk, but public proof-of-concept availability increases urgency for exposed devices.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the exploit is public and may be used. KEV is false, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability partially under the listed CVSS v2 assessment.
Researcher notes
Evidence is mainly from VulDB and CVE records. The source bundle names the vulnerable file, function, parameter, component, affected version, and CVSS v2 vector. Patch status is not provided. The GitHub issue is marked as a broken-link exploit reference in the bundle, so rely cautiously on exploit details.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link guidance for firmware updates or official remediation.
- Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Disable unnecessary remote administration where operationally possible.
- Review and tighten accounts allowed to access SMS management functions.
- Monitor device logs for unusual administrative or SMS management activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DWR-M961 devices and record firmware versions.
- Identify any device running firmware version 1.1.47.
- Confirm whether management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review administrative account exposure and authentication controls.
- Track vendor advisories for confirmed patches or workarounds.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-343384 | D-Link DWR-M961 SMS Message formSmsManage sub_4250E0 command injectionCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-343384 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #740792 | D-Link DW V1.1.47 Command InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/QIU-DIE/CVE/issues/51CVE reference · broken-link, exploit
- https://www.dlink.com/CVE reference · product
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.