CVE-2026-6992

Name: CVE-2026-6992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-25T18:16:19.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 6.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-6992 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in Linksys MR9600 2.0.6.206937. This affects the function BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus of the file /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh of the component JNAP Action Handler. EPSS estimates a 6.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in Linksys MR9600 2.0.6.206937. This affects the function BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus of the file /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh of the component JNAP Action Handler. The manipulation of the argument pin leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

6.06%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Mr9600 Firmware	2.0.6.206937

References

https://github.com/utmost3/cve/issues/2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/797086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359544Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359544/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry
https://www.linksys.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6992?

How severe is CVE-2026-6992?

CVE-2026-6992 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6992?

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Source: NVD / NIST