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Dir 513 CVE-2026-6013

| EUVDEUVD-2026-21309 HIGH
Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)
2026-04-10 VulDB GHSA-3mmw-7c3p-rqxx
7.4
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate to D-Link DIR-513 web interface
  2. Delivery
    Send POST request to /goform/formSetRoute
  3. Exploit
    Inject oversized curTime parameter
  4. Execution
    Trigger buffer overflow
  5. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code on router

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Buffer copy size validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

D-Link DIR-513 firmware version 1.10 (end-of-life product). Requires authenticated access to POST /goform/formSetRoute endpoint. Attacker must be logged-in user. Exploits buffer overflow in curTime parameter. Public exploit available.

Impact

CVSS 8.8 reflects high severity with network-accessible unauthenticated buffer overflow in legacy D-Link routers. Publicly available exploit code and moderate observed exploitation activity elevate priority. However, end-of-life product status limits blast radius to organizations still operating unsupported DIR-513 devices, likely smaller networks or legacy deployments.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Attacker sends unauthenticated POST request to /goform/formSetRoute with oversized curTime parameter, triggering buffer overflow. Exploit code exists publicly; successful exploitation grants remote code execution with full device compromise on vulnerable firmware version 1.10.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: Vendor states no customer action required.
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 10, 2026

Buffer overflow in D-Link DIR-513 1.10 POST request handler allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The formSetRoute function improperly validates the curTime parameter, enabling memory corruption attacks. Publicly available exploit code exists. This vulnerability affects end-of-life hardware no longer supported by D-Link, leaving no vendor remediation pathway.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; D-Link has discontinued support for DIR-513 hardware. Immediate device replacement recommended with current-generation router from active product line. Interim risk reduction: disable remote administration interfaces, restrict administrative access to trusted IP ranges via firewall rules, implement network segmentation to isolate device from critical assets. Do NOT expose management interface to internet. Monitor VulDB advisory at https://vuldb.com/vuln/356569 and vendor notifications at https://www.dlink.com/ for potential community firmware alternatives, though no official remediation exists for end-of-life products.

Affected VersionsENISA

DIR-513 1.10

Affected Packages

euvd dir_513 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-120 classic buffer overflow in formSetRoute function at /goform/formSetRoute endpoint. Insufficient bounds checking on curTime POST parameter enables stack/heap corruption. CVSS vector PR:L indicates authenticated access required. Affects discontinued D-Link DIR-513 firmware 1.10 with no active maintenance.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 7.4 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Apr 10, 2026 - 05:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Apr 10, 2026 - 04:15 nvd
HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DIR-513 1.10. This vulnerability affects the function formSetRoute of the file /goform/formSetRoute of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument curTime results in buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is now public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-6013 is a buffer overflow in D-Link DIR-513 routers (firmware 1.10) that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and fully compromise affected devices. Organizations using this end-of-life hardware face complete loss of network perimeter control with no vendor patch available, requiring immediate hardware replacement or network isolation to prevent lateral movement.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict network access to DIR-513 devices via firewall rules (block non-essential inbound traffic), disable remote management features, enforce strong authentication for any local administrative access, and monitor for suspicious POST requests targeting formSetRoute. Consider hardware replacement as primary remediation given end-of-life status.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 86% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
2
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
Vendor states no customer action required
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

57
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +37
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

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