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D-Link DI-8100 EUVDEUVD-2026-27488

| CVE-2026-7857 HIGH
Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)
2026-05-05 VulDB GHSA-v647-rh6c-m9fr
7.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Recon
    Obtain admin credentials via phishing/reuse
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate to web interface
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted POST to /user_group.asp
  4. Install
    Trigger sprintf buffer overflow
  5. C2
    Overwrite return address with shellcode
  6. Execute
    Execute arbitrary code as root
  7. Impact
    Install persistent backdoor

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

Requires valid high-privilege (administrator-level) credentials for the D-Link DI-8100 web management interface. The CVSS vector PR:H (High Privileges Required) confirms this authentication barrier. Exploitation targets the /user_group.asp CGI endpoint accessed via authenticated HTTP/HTTPS sessions. No special device configuration or non-default features are required beyond having the administrative web interface enabled, which is the default state for D-Link routers. Limiting factors that reduce widespread exploitation risk: (1) Admin credential requirement blocks unauthenticated mass scanning attacks. (2) Enterprise routers like DI-8100 typically have fewer exposed instances than consumer devices. (3) Attackers must chain this with credential compromise or social engineering to achieve initial access. However, once credentials are obtained, exploitation is straightforward - AV:N/AC:L indicates network-accessible attack with low complexity requiring no user interaction (UI:N) beyond initial authentication.

Impact

Real-world risk is MODERATE despite the 7.2 CVSS score. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N) reveals network-accessible exploitation with low complexity but requires high privileges (administrator credentials). This significantly constrains opportunistic mass exploitation - attackers must first compromise admin credentials via phishing, credential stuffing, or exploiting another vulnerability. The E:P (Proof-of-concept) metric confirms public exploit code availability (GitHub repository linked in references), lowering technical barriers for attackers who have obtained credentials. No EPSS score or CISA KEV data provided, suggesting no confirmed widespread exploitation yet. However, enterprise routers are high-value targets for APT groups and ransomware operators seeking network persistence. The complete scope (C:H/I:H/A:H) means successful exploitation yields full device compromise - enabling network traffic interception, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation. Priority should be MEDIUM for organizations using DI-8100 in production, escalating to HIGH if internet-facing or if credential compromise is suspected. CRITICAL DATA GAP: Patch availability is not confirmed in provided data - vendor advisory URL (https://www.dlink.com/) lacks specifics. Organizations should verify current support status for firmware 16.07.26A1 before assuming fixes exist.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained D-Link DI-8100 administrator credentials (via phishing, credential reuse, or prior compromise) authenticates to the web management interface over the network. They craft a malicious HTTP request to /user_group.asp with oversized input parameters designed to overflow the sprintf buffer in the CGI handler. The buffer overflow overwrites adjacent memory including return addresses, redirecting execution to attacker-controlled shellcode that establishes a persistent backdoor on the router. Public exploit code on GitHub (https://github.com/draw-ctf/report/blob/main/DI-8100/user_group_asp_overflow.md) provides ready-made attack payloads, enabling even moderately skilled attackers to weaponize this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 05, 2026

Buffer overflow in D-Link DI-8100 router firmware 16.07.26A1 enables authenticated remote code execution via crafted input to the /user_group.asp CGI handler. Attackers with high-privilege (administrator) credentials can exploit the unsafe sprintf function to achieve arbitrary code execution with complete system compromise. Public exploit code exists on GitHub, significantly lowering the barrier to exploitation despite the high-privilege requirement.

RemediationAI

Organizations should immediately check D-Link's official support portal (https://www.dlink.com/) for firmware updates addressing CVE-2026-7857 for the DI-8100 model. No vendor-released patch version is confirmed in the available data at time of analysis. If D-Link has issued a patched firmware, upgrade immediately following vendor procedures. If no patch exists or the device is end-of-life, implement defense-in-depth compensating controls: (1) Restrict administrative interface access to trusted management networks only via firewall rules - block Internet-facing admin access entirely. (2) Enforce strong credential policies: disable default accounts, require complex passwords, implement multi-factor authentication if supported by firmware. (3) Monitor authentication logs for brute-force attempts or anomalous admin sessions. (4) Deploy intrusion detection signatures for exploitation attempts targeting /user_group.asp with oversized parameters. (5) Consider replacing vulnerable devices with supported alternatives if D-Link confirms end-of-support status. Trade-off: Restricting admin access may complicate remote management but is essential given the authentication-dependent exploit path. VulDB reference (https://vuldb.com/vuln/361134) and exploit details (https://github.com/draw-ctf/report/blob/main/DI-8100/user_group_asp_overflow.md) provide technical indicators for defensive measures.

Affected VersionsENISA

DI-8100 16.07.26A1

Affected Packages

euvd di_8100 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This is a classic buffer overflow (CWE-120) in the CGI handler of D-Link DI-8100 router firmware. The vulnerability resides in the /user_group.asp endpoint where the sprintf function is used without proper bounds checking. The sprintf C function copies formatted data into a fixed-size buffer without length validation, allowing attackers to overflow the destination buffer by providing input exceeding its capacity. CGI (Common Gateway Interface) handlers in embedded devices like routers often use legacy C code with unsafe string manipulation functions, making them prone to memory corruption vulnerabilities. The affected product CPE (cpe:2.3:a:d-link:di-8100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) indicates this is a D-Link networking appliance, likely an enterprise-grade router or gateway given the DI-8100 model designation.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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
High
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

1
CVSS changed
May 05, 2026 - 20:22 NVD
7.2 (HIGH) 7.3 (HIGH)

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DI-8100 16.07.26A1. This vulnerability affects the function sprintf of the file /user_group.asp of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-7857 is a buffer overflow in D-Link DI-8100 router firmware (version 16.07.26A1) that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code and fully compromise the device. With public exploit code available and no vendor patch released, organizations using this router model face immediate risk of unauthorized administrative access, network infiltration, and potential lateral movement into corporate networks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Network-level mitigations: isolate affected devices to separate administrative VLAN; restrict administrative access via IP whitelisting and VPN requirement; disable CGI handler access if functionality permits; implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests to /user_group.asp. Credential mitigations: enforce unique, complex administrator passwords; reduce number of users with administrator privileges; monitor administrative access logs for anomalies. Note: These controls do not eliminate risk-vendor patch or device replacement is required for remediation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 83% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment GitHub VulDB

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 0.1%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
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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