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Comfast CF-N1-S EUVDEUVD-2026-64604

| CVE-2026-78050 HIGH
Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
2026-08-22 VulDB GHSA-j397-vxh8-xhw3
8.6
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 low-privileged management credentials
  2. Delivery
    Access web management interface over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Craft oversized NTP timezone parameter payload
  4. Install
    Send POST to /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone
  5. C2
    Overflow stack buffer in sub_41AD7C
  6. Execute
    Overwrite return address
  7. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code on device

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
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

Exploitation requires network access to the Comfast CF-N1-S web management interface and a low-privileged authenticated session, as indicated by PR:L in the CVSS 4.0 vector. The specific trigger is sending an oversized value for the timestr or ntp_client_enabled parameters to the /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone CGI endpoint. No non-default device configuration is required beyond the management interface being reachable from the attacker's network position. What limits exploitation is the low-privilege authentication requirement - attackers must hold valid credentials; however, consumer and SMB networking devices commonly ship with default or easily guessable credentials, which may effectively eliminate this barrier. No user interaction is required (UI:N) once authenticated access is established.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity vulnerability requiring only low-privileged access - a combination that significantly lowers the practical exploitation barrier. The E:P supplemental metric confirms public exploit code exists on GitHub. The VC/VI/VA and SC/SI/SA metrics are all rated High, signaling potential for complete device takeover with cascading impact on the network the device routes or manages, making this a real operational priority wherever these devices are deployed. No CISA KEV listing was identified, so active exploitation is not confirmed at time of analysis; however, the public POC substantially raises the likelihood of opportunistic attacks. No EPSS data was provided, preventing quantitative probability comparison. The CPE wildcard version field introduces uncertainty about how many firmware releases are affected beyond 2.6.0.1. The primary real-world limiting factor is the PR:L requirement - attackers must hold valid low-privileged credentials - though consumer networking devices frequently ship with default or easily guessable credentials, which may effectively eliminate this barrier in practice.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained low-privileged credentials to the Comfast CF-N1-S web management interface - potentially via default credentials or credential stuffing - sends a crafted HTTP request to /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone with an oversized timestr or ntp_client_enabled parameter value. This overflows the stack buffer in function sub_41AD7C, enabling the attacker to overwrite the saved return address and redirect execution to attacker-controlled code, achieving remote code execution on the device. A public proof-of-concept is available on GitHub (https://github.com/AdminSafe/CVE/issues/9), substantially reducing the technical skill required to carry out this attack.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
1 public PoC No patch listed yet 0.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv2 – Aug 23, 2026

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Comfast CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1 web management interface enables remote code execution via the NTP timezone configuration CGI endpoint. The vulnerable function sub_41AD7C in /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone fails to validate the length of the timestr and ntp_client_enabled parameters before copying them to the stack. A publicly available proof-of-concept exploit exists, and the CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6 reflects high impact across both the vulnerable device and connected network infrastructure.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Aug 22, 2026 - 23:50 CVSS 9.4

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Comfast CF-N1-S wireless device (firmware 2.6.0.1) lets a remote, low-privileged attacker overwrite the stack via the web management interface and gain control of the device. The flaw sits in function sub_41AD7C handling the ntp_timezone SET action of /cgi-bin/mbox-config, reached by manipulating the timestr/ntp_client_enabled parameters. Publicly available exploit code exists (VulDB), and the CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.4, though exploitation requires prior authentication (PR:L).

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis for CVE-2026-78050. As the primary compensating control, administrators should restrict network access to the Comfast CF-N1-S web management interface (typically TCP port 80 and/or 443) to trusted management hosts or VLANs using firewall ACLs, preventing unauthorized users from reaching the CGI endpoint - note that this trades off remote administration capability. If remote management is not operationally required, disable the web management interface entirely where the firmware permits. Enforce strong, unique, non-default credentials on the management interface to raise the bar for the required low-privilege authentication step. Monitor HTTP access logs for anomalous POST requests targeting /cgi-bin/mbox-config with section=ntp_timezone. The public proof-of-concept is available at https://github.com/AdminSafe/CVE/issues/9 and the VulDB advisory at https://vuldb.com/vuln/394291.

Affected VersionsENISA

CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1

Affected Packages

euvd cf_n1_s no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Comfast CF-N1-S is a consumer and SMB wireless networking device exposing a CGI-based web management interface over HTTP. The affected endpoint /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone handles NTP (Network Time Protocol) client configuration. The vulnerable C function sub_41AD7C performs an unsafe copy of user-supplied input for the timestr and ntp_client_enabled parameters into a fixed-size stack buffer without bounds checking, constituting a CWE-121 (Stack-Based Buffer Overflow). This class of flaw typically allows attackers to overwrite saved return addresses or adjacent stack data, redirecting execution flow to attacker-controlled shellcode or ROP chains. The CPE identifier cpe:2.3:a:comfast:cf-n1-s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* uses a version wildcard, indicating the full scope of affected firmware versions has not been precisely bounded by the reporter.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 8.6 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P
vuln.today AI 9.9 CRITICAL

Network-accessible CGI endpoint with low-privilege authentication (PR:L); scope change (S:C) reflects device's role as network infrastructure with cascading impact on downstream systems.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

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
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Severity Changed
Aug 23, 2026 - 00:22 NVD
CRITICAL HIGH
CVSS changed
Aug 23, 2026 - 00:22 NVD
9.4 (CRITICAL) 8.6 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 22, 2026 - 23:15 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in Comfast CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1. The affected element is the function sub_41AD7C of the file /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone of the component Web Management. The manipulation of the argument timestr/ntp_client_enabled results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Latest POC

1 public PoC link from github

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Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Comfast CF-N1-S 2.6.0.1 routers deployed in enterprise networks are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution through the NTP timezone configuration endpoint, with publicly available exploit code enabling attackers to assume complete device control. Organizations using this model risk immediate network compromise, providing attackers a foothold for lateral movement into production systems and data exfiltration.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim controls: restrict web interface access via firewall rules limiting connections to specific administrative IP addresses; implement network segmentation to contain device to non-critical network segments; deploy passive network monitoring on the device segment to detect suspicious NTP timezone configuration requests; maintain current asset inventory identifying all CF-N1-S locations to enable rapid response if active exploitation is detected.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.8%
Top 47% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche consumer and SMB wireless device, limited enterprise deployment footprint
Social Media
5
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL 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 0.8%
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

64
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +43
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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