D-Link DCS-5615 Boa Webserver boa.conf least privilege violation
CVE-2026-11497

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dcs-5615
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-11497?

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DCS-5615 1.01.00. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/conf.d/boa/boa.conf of the component Boa Webserver. Such manipulation leads to least privilege violation. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Version(s)

DCS-5615 1.01.00

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-11497 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/369117
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/369117/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11497
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

yinfantasy (VulDB User)
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