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CVE-2025-70218: D-Link DIR-513 · Stack Buffer Overflow

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

Given the absence of official patches, organizations should adopt a multi-layered mitigation approach. First, immediately disable remote management interfaces on the affected routers to prevent external exploitation. Restrict access to the router’s administrative interface to trusted internal networks only, using network segmentation and firewall rules. Monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting the goform/formAdvFirewall endpoint, employing intrusion detection systems (IDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) where possible. Consider replacing or upgrading affected devices to models with updated firmware once patches become available. Engage with D-Link support channels to obtain information on planned fixes or beta patches. Additionally, implement network-level protections such as VPNs for remote access and enforce strong network access controls to limit exposure. Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify vulnerable routers and prioritize remediation efforts. Finally, educate IT staff about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response if exploitation attempts are detected.

Description

Stack buffer overflow vulnerability in D-Link DIR-513 v1.10 via POST to the goform/formAdvFirewall component.

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