Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linksys | MR9600 | 2.0.6.206937 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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nicholas-howland/CVE-2026-6992-PoC ★ 0 · Jun 22, 2026
Vulnerability proof of concept reworked from https://github.com/utmost3/cve/issues/2 I take no credit for discovering the vulnerability. This is for educational and portfolio purposes only.
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- VDB-359544 | Linksys MR9600 JNAP Action run_central2.sh BTRequestGetSmartConnectStatus os command injection vdb-entry technical-description
- VDB-359544 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signature permissions-required
- Submit #797086 | Linksys MR9600 Firmware 2.0.6.206937 Command Injection third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/utmost3/cve/issues/2 exploit issue-tracking
- https://www.linksys.com/ product