Directory Traversal Vulnerability in DrayTek VigorSwitch Products
CVE-2026-71932

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Draytek Corporation

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

What is CVE-2026-71932?

DrayTek VigorSwitch models possess a directory traversal vulnerability within the getSyslogFile function, stemming from inadequate validation of the option field. This flaw enables a remote attacker, equipped with valid administrative credentials, to manipulate crafted input containing path traversal sequences. Successful exploitation allows the unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the device, posing significant security risks. It is imperative for administrators to ensure robust validation mechanisms are in place to thwart this security gap and protect sensitive information.

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:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
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)
.