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CVE-2026-18273

6.6 · MEDIUM

Kenwood DNR1007XR USB Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

Published Aug 20, 2026CWE-276EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-18273 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Kenwood DNR1007XR USB Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the mount point for the USB filesystem. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a directory used by the product. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-29070.

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.

References

Refwww.kenwood.com/cs/ce/mm/firmware/2020/2020f/eng.htmlRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-490/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18273?

CVE-2026-18273 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-18273?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-18273?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-18273?

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