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

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 - 19:29 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. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960

Delivery

Send crafted POST request to /boafrm/formWlEncrypt

Exploit

Inject oversized submit-url parameter

Execution

Trigger stack buffer overflow in sub_452CCC

Impact

Execute arbitrary code as root

Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960

Delivery

Send crafted POST request to /boafrm/formWlEncrypt

Exploit

Inject oversized submit-url parameter

Execution

Trigger stack buffer overflow in sub_452CCC

Impact

Execute arbitrary code as root

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation	D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 with WLAN Encryption Configuration Endpoint accessible. … 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: Inventory all D-Link DWR-M960 devices in your environment and isolate affected units from critical network segments if possible. …

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