What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2881?

CVE-2026-2881 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Dwr M960 Firmware are affected by CVE-2026-2881?

A critical vulnerability in D-Link DWR-M960 wireless routers allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass firewall protections, potentially exposing internal networks and sensitive data.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2881?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2881. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2881?

Within 24 hours: Identify all D-Link DWR-M960 devices running firmware 1.01.07 in your environment and isolate them from critical network segments. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to limit affected device access and deploy WAF rules to block exploitation attempts against the /boafrm/formFirewallAdv endpoint. Within 30 days: Replace affected devices with patched alternatives or upgrade to newer D-Link models with available security patches; contact D-Link support for firmware availability and deploy endpoint monitoring for signs of compromise.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2881

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-21 cna@vuldb.com

D-Link Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Dwr M960 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 20:25 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 21, 2026 - 20:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. This vulnerability affects the function sub_425FF8 of the file /boafrm/formFirewallAdv of the component Advanced Firewall Configuration Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware through stack-based buffer overflow in the Advanced Firewall Configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise. The vulnerability exists in the /boafrm/formFirewallAdv component where improper input validation on the submit-url parameter enables stack overflow attacks. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960 web interface

Delivery

Access Advanced Firewall Configuration endpoint

Exploit

Inject oversized payload in submit-url parameter

Execution

Overflow stack buffer in sub_425FF8

Impact

Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960 web interface

Delivery

Access Advanced Firewall Configuration endpoint

Exploit

Inject oversized payload in submit-url parameter

Execution

Overflow stack buffer in sub_425FF8

Impact

Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation	D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 with Advanced Firewall Configuration feature enabled. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario	A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, stack-based buffer overflow.
Remediation	Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all D-Link DWR-M960 devices running firmware 1.01.07 in your environment and isolate them from critical network segments. …

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