Command Injection Vulnerability in DrayTek VigorSwitch Models
CVE-2026-71917

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Draytek Corporation

Status
Vigorswitch G2540xs
Vigorswitch P2540xs
Vigorswitch Fx2120
Vigorswitch G2282x
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-71917?

DrayTek VigorSwitch models exhibit a command injection flaw within the pingtrace function, which arises from inadequate validation of input in the host field prior to command execution. This vulnerability potentially allows a remote attacker with valid administrative credentials to introduce specially crafted input, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges. The exploit requires access to the device's web management interface, making it crucial for users to ensure their devices are secured against unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

VigorSwitch FX2120 0 < 3.9.10

VigorSwitch G1280 0 < 2.9.10

VigorSwitch G1282 0 < 2.9.10

References

https://www.draytek.com/about/security-advisory/multiple-...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/draytek-vigorswitch-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jincheng Wang (@winmt)
Le Yu (Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications)
Xiapu Luo (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
.