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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-6992

High ⚡ Exploit Available
CWE-77 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 25, 2026  ·  Modified: May 2, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.2
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

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.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A critical OS command injection vulnerability exists in Linksys MR9600 firmware version 2.0.6.206937 affecting the JNAP Action Handler. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the 'pin' parameter in the BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus function. With public exploits available and no vendor patch forthcoming, this poses an immediate threat to organizations using this router model.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 8, 2026 13:54
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations, particularly: (1) Banking sector and SAMA-regulated institutions using Linksys MR9600 for network infrastructure; (2) Government agencies and NCA-monitored entities relying on this router for secure communications; (3) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily, Zain) using this equipment in network deployments; (4) Healthcare facilities under SEHA oversight; (5) Energy sector organizations including ARAMCO subsidiaries. Remote command execution could lead to network compromise, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and disruption of critical services.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Telecommunications Healthcare Energy and Utilities Critical Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.7
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Linksys MR9600 devices running firmware 2.0.6.206937 in your network using asset inventory tools
2. Isolate affected devices from critical network segments if possible
3. Implement network segmentation to restrict access to the JNAP interface (typically port 8080)
4. Monitor for suspicious activity on affected devices

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (No patch available):
1. Disable remote management features on the router if not required
2. Restrict access to the JNAP interface using firewall rules - block external access to ports 8080/8443
3. Implement network-based IDS/IPS rules to detect command injection attempts in JNAP requests
4. Deploy WAF rules to filter malicious 'pin' parameter values containing shell metacharacters (|, ;, &, $, `, etc.)
5. Change default credentials and implement strong authentication
6. Monitor router logs for BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus function calls with suspicious parameters

DETECTION RULES:
- Alert on HTTP requests to /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh containing 'BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus'
- Flag 'pin' parameters containing: pipe (|), semicolon (;), ampersand (&), backtick (`), dollar sign ($), command substitution $()
- Monitor for unusual process execution originating from router processes
- Track failed authentication attempts to JNAP interface

LONG-TERM:
1. Plan migration to alternative router models with active vendor support
2. Evaluate firmware alternatives if available from third-party sources
3. Maintain continuous monitoring until devices are replaced
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة Linksys MR9600 التي تعمل بالإصدار 2.0.6.206937 في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن قطاعات الشبكة الحرجة إن أمكن
3. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد الوصول إلى واجهة JNAP (عادة المنفذ 8080)
4. مراقبة النشاط المريب على الأجهزة المتأثرة

الضوابط البديلة (لا يوجد تصحيح متاح):
1. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة على جهاز التوجيه إذا لم تكن مطلوبة
2. تقييد الوصول إلى واجهة JNAP باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية - حظر الوصول الخارجي إلى المنافذ 8080/8443
3. تطبيق قواعد IDS/IPS على مستوى الشبكة للكشف عن محاولات حقن الأوامر في طلبات JNAP
4. نشر قواعد WAF لتصفية قيم معامل 'pin' الضارة التي تحتوي على أحرف shell (|، ;، &، $، `، إلخ)
5. تغيير بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية وتطبيق المصادقة القوية
6. مراقبة سجلات جهاز التوجيه لاستدعاءات دالة BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus بمعاملات مريبة

قواعد الكشف:
- تنبيه على طلبات HTTP إلى /etc/init.d/run_central2.sh تحتوي على 'BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus'
- وضع علامة على معاملات 'pin' التي تحتوي على: الأنبوب (|)، الفاصلة المنقوطة (;)، العلامة (&)، علامة الخطر الخلفية (`)، علامة الدولار ($)، استبدال الأوامر $()
- مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات غير العادية من عمليات جهاز التوجيه
- تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة على واجهة JNAP

المدى الطويل:
1. التخطيط للهجرة إلى نماذج أجهزة توجيه بديلة مع دعم البائع النشط
2. تقييم بدائل البرامج الثابتة إذا كانت متاحة من مصادر خارجية
3. الحفاظ على المراقبة المستمرة حتى يتم استبدال الأجهزة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures A.8.1.1 - User Access Management A.12.2.1 - Change Management A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities A.13.1.1 - Network Security Perimeter
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Inventory PR.AC-1 - Access Control and Authentication PR.PT-1 - Protective Technology Implementation DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis RS.RP-1 - Response Planning
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.1 - Management Direction A.8.1 - User Access Management A.12.2 - Change Management A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities A.13.1 - Network Security Perimeter
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 1.1 - Firewall Configuration Standards Requirement 2.1 - Default Security Parameters Requirement 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
linksys:mr9600_firmware:2.0.6.206937
📊 CVSS Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredH — High
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.2
CWECWE-77
EPSS0.12%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-04-25
Source Feed nvd
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.7
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-77
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