A security flaw has been discovered in Comfast CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function sub_44B438 of the file /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET§ion=ptest_ssid of the component SSID Configuration. The manipulation of the argument ssid results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Comfast CF-N1-S devices running firmware 2.6.0.1 contain a remotely reachable memory-corruption flaw in SSID configuration. An authenticated attacker with low-level privileges could potentially compromise the device, alter data, or disrupt service. Public exploit material reportedly exists, increasing urgency, but the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat confirmed CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1 deployments as an immediate remediation priority, especially when remotely managed or broadly accessible. Public exploit availability materially raises risk, although active attacks are unconfirmed. Require rapid inventory, access restriction, vendor-guidance review, and enhanced monitoring.
Technical view
The SSID Configuration handler at /cgi-bin/mbox-config processes the ssid argument using function sub_44B438. Crafted input can cause a stack-based buffer overflow. CVSS 3.1 scores it 9.9 because exploitation is network-based, low complexity, requires low privileges, needs no user interaction, and may affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability beyond the vulnerable component.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited by the supplied evidence to Comfast CF-N1-S firmware 2.6.0.1. Risk is highest where the device management interface is reachable from untrusted networks or accessible to low-privileged accounts. The bundle does not identify other affected firmware versions or confirm default internet exposure.
Exploitation context
A public exploit is reportedly available, making attempted exploitation more plausible. However, CVE-2026-77022 is not listed as a KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited evidence confirms active exploitation. Successful exploitation reportedly requires low privileges and access to the vulnerable configuration endpoint.
Researcher notes
The affected handler, argument, firmware, and overflow class are specifically identified, but the bundle provides no vendor advisory, patched version, confirmed code-execution outcome, or observed attack evidence. Avoid assuming adjacent firmware is vulnerable or fixed. Public exploit availability is reported by VulDB and linked issue material; it does not prove exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
Identify and prioritize CF-N1-S devices running firmware 2.6.0.1.
Check Comfast guidance for an approved firmware update or remediation.
Restrict management-interface access to trusted administrative networks and accounts.
Disable external management access where operationally feasible.
Monitor affected devices closely until vendor remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
Confirm each device model and installed firmware version through trusted inventory records.
Determine whether the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
Review accounts and permissions capable of changing SSID configuration.
Inspect logs and monitoring for unexpected configuration changes, crashes, or restarts.
Verify vendor remediation status before treating an update as sufficient.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total
CVSS vector scores
4 official scores
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