CVE-2025-11294: Belkin F9K1015 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Belkin F9K1015Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Belkin F9K1015 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the lack of an official patch from Belkin, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict access to the router's management interface by limiting exposure to trusted networks only, ideally isolating it from the internet and untrusted zones. Employ network segmentation to separate vulnerable devices from critical assets. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity targeting the /goform/formL2TPSetup endpoint or anomalous L2TPUserName parameter usage. Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect exploitation attempts. Consider disabling L2TP VPN functionality if not in use to reduce the attack surface. Regularly audit and update router firmware and configurations, and maintain an inventory of affected devices. If possible, replace vulnerable devices with models from vendors providing timely security updates. Finally, maintain incident response readiness to quickly address any compromise resulting from exploitation.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Belkin F9K1015 1.00.10. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /goform/formL2TPSetup. The manipulation of the argument L2TPUserName results in buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.