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CVE-2026-101081: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DI-8400

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Critical
Published: 09/28/2026 (09/28/2026, 18:31:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DI-8400

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DI-8400 16.07. This vulnerability affects the function menu_nat_more_asp of the file menu_nat_more.asp of the component Web Administration Service. The manipulation of the argument opt results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

D-Link

DI-8400

Affected versions
=16.07
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
d-link/di-8400
pkg:github/d-link/di-8400
Affected versions
=16.07
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:di-8400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AILast updated: 09/28/2026, 16:47:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the D-Link DI-8400 router running firmware version 16.07. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Administration Service's menu_nat_more_asp function within the menu_nat_more.asp file. The vulnerability is triggered by remote manipulation of the 'opt' argument, allowing an attacker to overflow the stack buffer. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.4 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. Exploit code has been publicly released, but there is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Given the critical CVSS score and public exploit availability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected devices.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the device's web administration interface from untrusted networks and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'opt' parameter. Avoid exposing the management interface to the internet.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-27T18:19:51.095Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aba96ccf7a7c54106ee8aeb

Added to database: 09/28/2026, 16:33:16 UTC

Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 16:47:42 UTC

Last updated: 09/29/2026, 04:42:09 UTC

Views: 13

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