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CVE-2026-17251

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the HTTP request parsing functionality of  TL-MR6400 v7.

Published Aug 21, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2026-17251 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2026.

Technical description

A NULL

pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the HTTP request parsing

functionality of 

TL-MR6400 v7. An unauthenticated remote attacker can

trigger the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP request

containing a malformed session cookie header.

Successful

exploitation may cause the HTTP service process to crash, resulting in a

denial-of-service condition and temporary loss of management or CGI

functionality until service recovery.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17251?

CVE-2026-17251 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-17251?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-17251?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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