CVE-2026-71950: D-Link DWR-M961 Command Injection via /boafrm/formSmsManage

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/formSmsManage interface. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary malicious commands into the actionvalue 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 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.5_C1_202607071108
  2. Configuration

    Harden or restrict the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface so that arbitrary content in the action_value field cannot be used to trigger command execution (devices are affected when firmware is before 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 on hardware version C1).

    D-Link DWR-M961 /boafrm/formSmsManage Action value handling = block/disable processing of action_value that can contain command injection payloads

Event History

Aug 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 22, 58572
Event
via NVD·11:22 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71950?

The severity of CVE-2026-71950 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-71950?

To fix CVE-2026-71950, update the D-Link DWR-M961 device to firmware version 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 or later.

3

What kind of systems are affected by CVE-2026-71950?

CVE-2026-71950 affects D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware versions prior to 1.1.5_C1_202607071108.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-71950?

CVE-2026-71950 is a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Can CVE-2026-71950 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-71950 can be exploited remotely due to its nature of allowing command injection via the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface.

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