Command Injection Vulnerability in Netlink ICT HG323RW Router
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution, Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-434 and CWE-862.
Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Netlink ICT HG323RW router due to insufficient authorization and input validation controls in the diagnostic script import functionality. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading and executing a specially crafted script through the web management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges resulting in complete compromise of the affected device.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netlink ICT Pvt Ltd | Netlink ICT HG323RW Router | Hardware Version (V3.7) and Affected Firmware (3.1.02-260228 Netlinkver) | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Netlink ICT HG323RW Router VendorNetlink ICT Pvt Ltd Affected Hardware Version (V3.7) and Affected Firmware (3.1.02-260228 Netlinkver) Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-96515
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-w4g8-c6r8-947v
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-96515 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-96515 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w4g8-c6r8-947v · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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