What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2958?

CVE-2026-2958 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-2026-2958?

A high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) has been identified in D-Link DWR-M960 wireless routers that could allow remote attackers to compromise affected devices.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2958?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2958. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2958?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all D-Link DWR-M960 devices in production and isolate affected units from critical network segments. Within 7 days: Implement network-level mitigations including WAF rules to block /boafrm/formWsc requests and restrict WAN access to router management interfaces. Within 30 days: Evaluate replacement with patched router models or alternative vendors; contact D-Link for patch timeline and escalate to procurement if devices cannot be adequately secured.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2958

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-23 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 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 19:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 23, 2026 - 00:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. Affected is the function sub_457C5C of the file /boafrm/formWsc. Such manipulation of the argument save_apply leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

AnalysisAI

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07 via stack-based buffer overflow in the /boafrm/formWsc endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the save_apply parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Dwr-M960 Firmware. A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. Affected is the function sub_457C5C of the file /boafrm/formWsc. Such manipulation of the argument save_apply leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may 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.