What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2928?

CVE-2026-2928 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-2026-2928?

A high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) has been discovered in D-Link DWR-M960 wireless routers affecting WLAN encryption configuration.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2928?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2928. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2928?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all D-Link DWR-M960 devices in your environment and isolate affected units from critical network segments if possible. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict administrative access to these devices and disable remote management features; monitor for suspicious WLAN configuration changes. Within 30 days: Evaluate firmware updates from D-Link or consider replacing affected devices with alternative vendors if patches remain unavailable; document all mitigation steps for compliance records.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2928

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-22 cna@vuldb.com

Buffer Overflow D-Link 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

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 - 19:29 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 22, 2026 - 05:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. This issue affects the function sub_452CCC of the file /boafrm/formWlEncrypt of the component WLAN Encryption Configuration Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) WLAN encryption configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact. The vulnerability exists in the submit-url parameter handling within the /boafrm/formWlEncrypt component and has public exploit code available. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Dwr-M960 Firmware. A vulnerability was found in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. This issue affects the function sub_452CCC of the file /boafrm/formWlEncrypt of the component WLAN Encryption Configuration Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument submit-url results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

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.