Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2929 affects D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07. A remote, authenticated attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in a wireless access control web endpoint. Public exploit information is reported, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any deployed DWR-M960 1.01.07, especially internet-reachable devices. Public exploit disclosure raises near-term risk, but the need for authentication and lack of confirmed active exploitation make rapid exposure reduction the practical first priority.
Technical view
The issue is in /boafrm/formWlAc, function sub_453140, where manipulation of the submit-url argument can cause a stack-based buffer overflow. VulDB rates it critical with CVSS 2.0 score 9.0: network exploitable, low complexity, single authentication required, with potential complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations using D-Link DWR-M960 devices running firmware 1.01.07 are the known exposed population. Risk is highest where the device web management interface is reachable from untrusted networks or shared administrator credentials are used.
Exploitation context
Sources state remote exploitation is possible and that exploit details have been publicly disclosed. CVSS indicates authentication is required. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, so confirmed active exploitation is not established here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is primarily from VulDB and the CVE record. The affected version is specifically DWR-M960 1.01.07. No official D-Link fix is named in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming other firmware versions or models are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify D-Link DWR-M960 devices and confirm firmware version 1.01.07 exposure.
- Check D-Link advisories or support channels for official firmware or mitigation guidance.
- Restrict web management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Disable remote administration if not required for operations.
- Rotate and limit administrative credentials for affected devices.
- Monitor vendor and VulDB pages for updated remediation information.
Validation and detection
- Inventory edge and branch routers for D-Link DWR-M960 models.
- Verify firmware version through approved administrative interfaces.
- Confirm whether /boafrm management pages are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for unusual authenticated management activity.
- Track whether D-Link publishes a fixed firmware or advisory.
Public sources used
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- 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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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-347276 | D-Link DWR-M960 Wireless Access Control Endpoint formWlAc sub_453140 stack-based overflowCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-347276 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #754503 | D-Link DWR-M960 V1.01.07 Stack-based Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/LX-66-LX/cve-new/issues/24CVE reference · exploit, issue-tracking
- https://www.dlink.com/CVE reference · product
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