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

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 - 19:28 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. The attack requires valid credentials but no user interaction, posing a significant risk to affected devices.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Dwr-M960 Firmware. 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.

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.