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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate to D-Link NAS device
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted request to /cgi-bin/local_backup_mgr.cgi
  3. Execution
    Overflow stack buffer via f_idx parameter
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Stack buffer bounds checking
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

Requires valid login credentials to D-Link NAS (DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-320LW, DNS-321, DNR-322L, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNR-326, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05, DNS-1550-04) running firmware version prior to 20260205; requires network access to CGI script.

Impact

This vulnerability presents a severe real-world risk based on multiple factors: The CVSS score of 8.8 (High) reflects network-accessible attack vector with low complexity and low privilege requirements. The existence of a public POC exploit on GitHub significantly increases the threat level. While not currently listed in CISA KEV, the combination of widespread affected products, remote exploitability, and available exploit code makes this a priority for immediate patching. The attack requires only low-level authentication, making it exploitable by any user with basic access to the device's web interface.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with low-level credentials (such as a guest user account) can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the /cgi-bin/local_backup_mgr.cgi endpoint with a malicious 'f_idx' parameter value. This triggers a buffer overflow that corrupts the stack, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device. Given the public POC availability at https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/D-Link8/vuln_160/160.md, attackers can easily weaponize this vulnerability to gain full control over the NAS device, access stored data, or use it as a pivot point for further network attacks.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DNS and DNR network storage devices allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the f_idx parameter in the local_backup_mgr.cgi endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which affects multiple device models up to firmware version 20260205 with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger memory corruption to achieve complete system compromise including code execution, data theft, and service disruption.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 16, 2026 - 04:00 CVSS 8.8

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Local_Backup_Info function of multiple D-Link NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, allowing remote attackers with low privileges to achieve complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects 20 different D-Link DNS/DNR models running firmware versions up to 20260205, and a public proof-of-concept exploit is already available, making this a high-priority issue for affected organizations.

RemediationAI

No patch information is currently available in the provided references. Organizations should immediately check D-Link's official support page (https://www.dlink.com/) for firmware updates. As an interim mitigation, restrict network access to the affected devices' management interfaces, ensuring they are not exposed to the internet. Implement strong authentication and limit user accounts with access to the backup management functionality. Monitor for suspicious activity in device logs, particularly around the local_backup_mgr.cgi endpoint.

Affected VersionsENISA

DNS-320LW 20260205
DNS-1100-4 20260205
DNS-345 20260205
DNS-1550-04 20260205
DNS-321 20260205
DNS-320 20260205
DNR-202L 20260205
DNS-340L 20260205
DNS-327L 20260205
DNS-120 20260205
DNS-315L 20260205
DNS-1200-05 20260205
DNS-326 20260205
DNR-322L 20260205
DNS-726-4 20260205
DNS-325 20260205
DNS-323 20260205
DNR-326 20260205
DNS-343 20260205
DNS-320L 20260205

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow) occurs in the /cgi-bin/local_backup_mgr.cgi file where improper handling of the 'f_idx' parameter causes memory corruption. The affected products are D-Link's DNS (ShareCenter) and DNR series NAS devices, which are consumer and small business network storage solutions. These devices typically run embedded Linux with web-based management interfaces. The buffer overflow allows attackers to overwrite stack memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process.

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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

2
PoC Detected
Mar 16, 2026 - 14:53 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 16, 2026 - 03:32 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in D-Link DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-320LW, DNS-321, DNR-322L, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNR-326, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05 and DNS-1550-04 up to 20260205. Affected by this issue is the function Local_Backup_Info of the file /cgi-bin/local_backup_mgr.cgi. This manipulation of the argument f_idx causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

D-Link NAS devices across 20 models are vulnerable to a critical remote attack that could allow attackers to completely compromise affected systems without requiring high-level privileges. Organizations using these devices face immediate risk of data breach, ransomware deployment, and operational disruption, especially since exploit code is publicly available and no patch has been released.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Disable remote access to the Local_Backup_Info function and restrict NAS administration to internal networks only via firewall rules. Implement network segmentation isolating NAS devices from untrusted networks. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block buffer overflow exploitation attempts. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring on affected NAS devices. Restrict user account privileges to minimum necessary levels. Consider implementing intrusion prevention system (IPS) signatures specific to CVE-2026-4211. If feasible, take affected devices offline until a patch is available or replacement hardware is procured.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 87% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 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
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

64
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
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.

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.

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