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

  1. Access
    Authenticate as valid user
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted request to /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi
  3. Execution
    Trigger stack buffer overflow in UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting
  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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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

Valid user credentials required for D-Link DNS/DNR NAS models (DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320 series, 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 versions up to 20260205. UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting feature in /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi must be accessible.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (High) indicates significant risk with network attack vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), and low privilege requirements (PR:L). The exploit code maturity is marked as 'Proof-of-Concept' (E:P), confirming weaponization potential. While authentication is required (reducing opportunistic attacks), the combination of public exploit availability, remote exploitability, and potential for complete system compromise (C:H/I:H/A:H) makes this a high-priority vulnerability. No EPSS score or KEV listing is mentioned, suggesting limited observed exploitation in the wild currently, but the public POC significantly increases future exploitation likelihood.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with low-privileged credentials (or compromised user account) can remotely send a specially crafted request to the /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi endpoint's UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function, causing a stack buffer overflow. This allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web service. The public exploit code at https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/D-Link8/vuln_164/164.md provides implementation details. Attack scenarios include data theft, ransomware deployment, or using the NAS as a pivot point for lateral movement in the network.

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 NAS devices (DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320 series, DNS-326, DNS-1100-4, and others) through the UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function in /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise with high integrity, confidentiality, and availability impact. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 16, 2026 - 05:00 CVSS 8.8

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function of multiple D-Link NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, allowing remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects over 20 D-Link DNS/DNR series storage devices up to firmware version 20260205, with a public exploit available on GitHub making active exploitation likely.

RemediationAI

No patch information is currently available in the provided references. The vendor website (https://www.dlink.com/) should be monitored for security advisories. As immediate mitigation: 1) Disable UPnP functionality if not required, 2) Restrict network access to the management interface, 3) Implement network segmentation to isolate NAS devices, 4) Monitor for suspicious activity on the affected /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi endpoint. Given the age and variety of affected models, some may be end-of-life without patch support.

Affected VersionsENISA

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

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow) occurs in the /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi file's UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function across D-Link's DNS (ShareCenter) and DNR series NAS devices. The affected CPE entries confirm impact across models DNS-120, DNS-315L, DNS-320 series (including L/LW variants), DNS-321, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05, DNS-1550-04, DNR-202L, DNR-322L, and DNR-326. These are consumer and small business network storage appliances that provide UPnP media server functionality.

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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 - 04:32 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw has been found 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. This issue affects the function UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting of the file /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

D-Link NAS devices across our infrastructure face a critical remote code execution vulnerability with active exploitation already occurring in the wild. Any authenticated user-including compromised internal accounts-can gain complete control of affected storage systems, threatening data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across dependent business operations.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls
  1. Network segmentation: Isolate NAS devices to trusted administrative VLANs only; 2) Disable UPnP_AV services if not required for business operations; 3) Restrict authentication mechanisms (disable legacy protocols, enforce strong MFA); 4) Deploy WAF/IDS rules to detect and block UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function calls with suspicious payloads; 5) Implement real-time file integrity monitoring on NAS volumes; 6) Require VPN for all remote NAS access; 7) Monitor vendor advisories daily for patch availability; 8) Escalate to D-Link support for emergency firmware or hotfix availability.

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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