CVE-2026-18273 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18273?

CVE-2026-18273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Kenwood DNR1007XR USB Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of...

How severe is CVE-2026-18273?

CVE-2026-18273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18273?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.