CVE-2026-15270: d-link dir-823g_firmware Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-15270 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in d-link dir-823g_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 09-07-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-07-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A weakness has been identified in D-link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05_20181207. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/boa/boa.conf of the component Web Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to least privilege violation. The attack can be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-272Least Privilege ViolationThe elevated privilege level required to perform operations such as chroot() should be dropped immediately after the operation is performed.