November 14, 2026

CVE Watchtower

CVE-2026-113735D-Link DCS-6501LH

NVD

Vulnerability Summary

A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DCS-6501LH 3.03.02. Affected by this vulnerability is the function mydlink_set_root_pwd of the file /mnt/mtd/aoni_ipc. Executing a manipulation can lead to use of weak credentials. The attack may be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
Severity Level
MEDIUM(6.3)
Published Date
Oct 20, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 21, 2026
Exploitation Status
Public exploit available
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.69%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-1391 ↗
See the MITRE CWE entry for the full definition of this weakness.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 6.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)Low
Integrity (Vulnerable System)None
Availability (Vulnerable System)None
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Show CVSS v3.x metrics (score 3.7)
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 3.7 (LOW)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • D-Link DCS-6501LH 3.03.02
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Prioritize this fix. Exploit code is public, so attacks can follow quickly.

  1. Check whether you run D-Link DCS-6501LH and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
  4. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

Timeline

  • Oct 20, 2026Published
  • Oct 21, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 01:09 UTC