Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2928 is a critical remote buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07. It affects a WLAN encryption configuration endpoint. Public sources say proof-of-concept exploit material is available, but the CVE is not listed as KEV and the bundle does not prove active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any deployed DWR-M960 1.01.07, especially if management access is exposed beyond a trusted admin network. Prioritize isolation and vendor guidance because public exploit material exists and no confirmed patch information is provided in the sources.
Technical view
The flaw affects /boafrm/formWlEncrypt, function sub_452CCC, where the submit-url argument can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow. VulDB rates it CVSS 2.0 9.0 with network access, low complexity, and authentication required. CWE mappings include CWE-119 and CWE-121.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where D-Link DWR-M960 devices running firmware 1.01.07 have their web administration interface reachable by users or networks that can authenticate. Internet-facing or broadly reachable router management interfaces increase business risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle states the attack may be launched remotely and that exploit code has been made public. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required. No cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on CVE/VulDB-style reporting and a public GitHub issue reference. The affected version is specifically DWR-M960 1.01.07. Sources do not provide confirmed fixed versions, CPEs, KEV status, or proof of active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory D-Link DWR-M960 devices and confirm firmware versions.
- Check D-Link support channels for firmware updates or official guidance.
- Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Disable internet-facing administration if enabled.
- Review administrator credentials and remove unnecessary accounts.
- Monitor for unusual configuration changes or login activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any DWR-M960 runs firmware 1.01.07.
- Identify whether /boafrm management access is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review firewall rules exposing router administration interfaces.
- Check logs for unexpected WLAN encryption configuration changes.
- Track CVE and vendor pages for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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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-347275 | D-Link DWR-M960 WLAN Encryption Configuration Endpoint formWlEncrypt sub_452CCC stack-based overflowCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-347275 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #754500 | D-Link DWR-M960 V1.01.07 Stack-based Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/LX-66-LX/cve-new/issues/23CVE 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.