What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2961?

CVE-2026-2961 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-2026-2961?

D-Link DWR-M960 routers contain a critical VPN configuration vulnerability (CVE-2026-2961) with active public exploits and no available patch.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2961?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2961. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2961?

Within 24 hours: Identify all D-Link DWR-M960 devices in production and isolate affected units from critical networks if possible. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict access to the /boafrm/formVpnConfigSetup endpoint, disable VPN configuration features if not actively required, and deploy WAF rules to block malicious requests to the vulnerable endpoint. Within 30 days: Develop a device replacement strategy with vendor communication for patch availability timeline, and evaluate alternative router solutions if patches remain unavailable.

Dwr M960 Firmware CVE-2026-2961

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 - 19:23 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 23, 2026 - 01:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. This affects the function sub_4196C4 of the file /boafrm/formVpnConfigSetup of the component VPN Configuration Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware through a stack buffer overflow in the VPN configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter. The vulnerability affects firmware version 1.01.07 and public exploit code exists, though no patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Dwr-M960 Firmware. A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07. This affects the function sub_4196C4 of the file /boafrm/formVpnConfigSetup of the component VPN Configuration Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the 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.