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CVE-2025-11302: Belkin F9K1015 · Buffer Overflow

Affects Belkin F9K1015Source CVE Database V5

0

Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% 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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Oct 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Belkin F9K1015Affected
  • =1.00.10
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Given the lack of an official patch from Belkin, affected users should take immediate steps to mitigate risk. First, isolate the vulnerable router from untrusted networks and restrict inbound access to the /goform/formWpsStart endpoint using firewall rules or network segmentation. Disable WPS functionality if possible, as the vulnerability relates to the WPS start form. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or signs of exploitation attempts targeting this endpoint. Consider replacing the affected router with a model from a vendor that provides timely security updates. If replacement is not immediately feasible, regularly rebooting the device may temporarily disrupt exploitation attempts, though this is not a long-term solution. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures tuned to detect attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Maintain strict network hygiene and ensure all other devices on the network are patched and secured to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. Finally, stay informed on any updates from Belkin or security advisories that may provide patches or additional mitigation guidance.

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Belkin F9K1015 1.00.10. This impacts an unknown function of the file /goform/formWpsStart. Such manipulation of the argument pinCode leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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