CVE-2026-71945: D-Link DWR-M961 Command Injection via /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeFibocom

Published Aug 8, 2026
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Updated

D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware version before 1.1.5C1202607071108 contain a command injection vulnerability in the /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeFibocom interface. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary malicious commands into the fotaurl field, resulting in command execution with root privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
D-Link DWR-M961<1.1.5_C1_202607071108

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DWR-M961 (hardware version C1) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.5_C1_202607071108
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to the /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeFibocom interface so remote attackers cannot reach it.

Event History

Aug 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71945?

CVE-2026-71945 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-71945?

To fix CVE-2026-71945, update the D-Link DWR-M961 firmware to version 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 or later.

3

What devices are impacted by CVE-2026-71945?

D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware version before 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 are impacted by CVE-2026-71945.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-71945?

CVE-2026-71945 is classified as an OS Command Injection vulnerability.

5

What can a remote attacker do with CVE-2026-71945?

A remote attacker can inject arbitrary malicious commands via the fota_url field, leading to command execution.

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