Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2927 affects D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07. A remote, authenticated attacker could abuse an operation mode configuration endpoint to trigger a stack buffer overflow. Public exploit information is reported, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next patch and exposure-reduction cycle. Treat internet-exposed or broadly reachable DWR-M960 management interfaces as urgent because exploit information is public and the impact is complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise per CVSS.
Technical view
The issue is in /boafrm/formOpMode, function sub_462590, where the submit-url argument can cause a stack-based buffer overflow. CVSS v2 is 9.0 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. Listed weaknesses are CWE-119 and CWE-121.
Likely exposure
Organizations using D-Link DWR-M960 devices on firmware 1.01.07 are potentially exposed, especially if the device management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Authentication appears required, but compromised credentials or weak access controls would materially increase risk.
Exploitation context
VulDB states the attack can be initiated remotely and that exploit details have been publicly disclosed. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is mainly from CVE/VulDB records and a public GitHub issue reference. The sources identify the affected endpoint, parameter, firmware version, and overflow class, but do not provide confirmed vendor remediation, exploitation telemetry, or broader affected-version testing.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link guidance for firmware updates or official remediation.
- Remove management interfaces from internet or untrusted network exposure.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted networks and users only.
- Review and strengthen device administrator credentials.
- Monitor for unusual requests to operation mode configuration pages.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DWR-M960 devices and firmware versions.
- Identify any devices running firmware 1.01.07.
- Confirm whether management interfaces are externally reachable.
- Review access logs for anomalous formOpMode or submit-url activity.
- Track vendor advisories for patch or end-of-support status.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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-347274 | D-Link DWR-M960 Operation Mode Configuration Endpoint formOpMode sub_462590 stack-based overflowCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-347274 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #754499 | D-Link DWR-M960 V1.01.07 Stack-based Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/LX-66-LX/cve-new/issues/22CVE reference · exploit, issue-tracking
- https://www.dlink.com/CVE reference · product
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CWE details
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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.