CVE-2026-2925
📋 TL;DR
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in D-Link DWR-M960 routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url argument in the Bridge VLAN configuration endpoint. This affects DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to potentially take full control of affected devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- D-Link DWR-M960
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, persistence, lateral movement to internal networks, and data exfiltration.
Likely Case
Device takeover for botnet enrollment, credential theft, or network traffic interception.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation prevents access to vulnerable endpoints.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dlink.com/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check D-Link website for firmware updates. 2. Download latest firmware. 3. Access router admin interface. 4. Navigate to firmware update section. 5. Upload and apply new firmware. 6. Reboot router.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Remote Management
allPrevent external access to router management interface
Access router admin > Advanced > Remote Management > Disable
Network Segmentation
allIsolate router management interface from untrusted networks
Configure firewall rules to block external access to port 80/443 on router IP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit access to router management interface
- Monitor for exploitation attempts using network IDS/IPS signatures
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in router admin interface under System > FirmwareCheck Version:
Login to router web interface and navigate to System InformationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version is updated beyond 1.01.07📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /boafrm/formBridgeVlan with long submit-url parameters
- Multiple failed exploitation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to router management interface
- Buffer overflow exploitation patterns in network traffic
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND uri="/boafrm/formBridgeVlan" AND (submit-url.length > 1000 OR status=500)