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CVE-2026-71917

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 3.05% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-24 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability in the pingtrace function, stemming from inadequate validation of the host field prior to command execution. This flaw allows a remote attacker with valid administrative credentials to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially compromising the device's integrity. Organizations using affected VigorSwitch models should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-71917
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
3.05%

Original NVD Description

Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a command injection vulnerability in the pingtrace function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of the host field before command execution. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.