Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2925 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow in the D-Link DWR-M960 router firmware version 1.01.07. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially compromise the device through the Bridge VLAN configuration endpoint. Public exploit information is reported, but the sources do not show CISA KEV listing or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any deployed DWR-M960 on firmware 1.01.07. Prioritize confirming exposure and restricting management access. Because public exploit information exists and no fix is identified in the sources, affected devices should be handled as high-risk until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Technical view
The issue affects /boafrm/formBridgeVlan in function sub_42B5A0. Manipulating the submit-url argument can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow. VulDB rates it CVSS 9.0 using CVSS v2 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. CWE mappings include CWE-119 and CWE-121.
Likely exposure
Organizations using D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07 are potentially exposed, especially if router administration or VLAN configuration interfaces are reachable by untrusted users. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so exposure depends on management access controls and credential hygiene.
Exploitation context
The source bundle states the exploit is public and may be used. There is no CISA KEV entry in the provided data, so active exploitation is not confirmed. Public proof-of-concept availability increases urgency, particularly for internet-exposed or weakly protected management interfaces.
Researcher notes
Evidence is primarily from VulDB and the CVE record. The record names one affected firmware version and endpoint. It reports public exploit availability but not confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. No patch, fixed version, or vendor advisory specific to this CVE is included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link advisories and firmware downloads for CVE-2026-2925 guidance.
- Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Disable remote administration if not operationally required.
- Review and strengthen administrator credentials for affected devices.
- Monitor affected routers for unexpected configuration changes or instability.
- Consider isolating or replacing unsupported affected devices if no vendor fix exists.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DWR-M960 devices and record firmware versions.
- Confirm whether any devices run firmware version 1.01.07.
- Verify management interfaces are not internet-accessible.
- Review access logs for unusual authenticated administration activity.
- Check vendor and VulDB pages for updated remediation status.
- Document compensating controls for any device awaiting a fix.
Public sources used
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CWE-119: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR810Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
9CriticalVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-347272 | D-Link DWR-M960 Bridge VLAN Configuration Endpoint formBridgeVlan sub_42B5A0 stack-based overflowCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-347272 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #754497 | D-Link DWR-M960 V1.01.07 Stack-based Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/LX-66-LX/cve-new/issues/20CVE reference · exploit, issue-tracking
- https://www.dlink.com/CVE reference · product
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Stack-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.