What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2959?

CVE-2026-2959 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-2026-2959?

A high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) affects D-Link DWR-M960 routers with publicly available exploits, creating immediate risk of unauthorized access or device compromise for organizations…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2959?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2959. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2959?

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 segmentation to restrict administrative access, disable the /boafrm/formNewSchedule endpoint if functionality permits, and deploy WAF rules to block malicious requests targeting this vulnerability. Within 30 days: Evaluate replacement with patched D-Link firmware versions or alternative router vendors; establish a formal tracking process for vendor patch availability and schedule immediate deployment upon release.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2959

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

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

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 19:28 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 23, 2026 - 00:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sub_44E0F8 of the file /boafrm/formNewSchedule. Performing a manipulation of the argument url results in stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a malicious URL parameter in the /boafrm/formNewSchedule function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. …

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Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960

Delivery

Send POST request to /boafrm/formNewSchedule

Exploit

Inject oversized string in url parameter

Execution

Overflow stack buffer in sub_44E0F8

Impact

Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Access

Authenticate to D-Link DWR-M960

Delivery

Send POST request to /boafrm/formNewSchedule

Exploit

Inject oversized string in url parameter

Execution

Overflow stack buffer in sub_44E0F8

Impact

Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation	D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 with /boafrm/formNewSchedule 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 production and isolate affected units from critical network segments. …

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