SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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CVE-2026-18272

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.88% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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The Kenwood DNR1007XR devices are vulnerable to a command injection flaw in the startUpdateProcess method, allowing physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges without requiring authentication. This poses a significant risk as it could lead to unauthorized control over the device. Organizations using these devices should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-18272
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
0.88%

Original NVD Description

Kenwood DNR1007XR startUpdateProcess Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the startUpdateProcess method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28981.