What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2885?

CVE-2026-2885 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-2026-2885?

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-2885) affects D-Link DWR-M960 router firmware with a public exploit already available, creating immediate risk for organizations using this device.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2885?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2885. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2885?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all D-Link DWR-M960 devices in production and isolate or restrict network access to affected units; notify stakeholders of the risk. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement from compromised devices; deploy WAF/IDS rules to monitor for exploitation attempts on the vulnerable IPv6 Setup function. Within 30 days: Develop a device replacement plan with procurement and IT; evaluate alternative router vendors with active security patching; consider firmware downgrade if applicable and safe.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2885

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

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 - 19:37 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 21, 2026 - 21:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. The impacted element is the function sub_469104 of the file /boafrm/formIpv6Setup. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07 firmware allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through crafted input to the IPv6 setup function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Dwr-M960 Firmware. A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. The impacted element is the function sub_469104 of the file /boafrm/formIpv6Setup. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.