CVE-2026-12174: Format String in D-Link DCS-935L
A format string vulnerability exists in D-Link DCS-935L version 1.10.01 within the snprintf function of the /web/cgi-bin/greece/rhea HTTP handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate argument data leading to a format string issue. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 and has been publicly disclosed. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12174 is a format string vulnerability affecting D-Link DCS-935L version 1.10.01. The flaw is located in the snprintf function within the /web/cgi-bin/greece/rhea HTTP handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate input data to exploit the format string issue. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation is currently documented. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by leveraging the format string flaw in the HTTP handler. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. Since the attack can be launched remotely without authentication or user interaction, the risk is significant for affected devices running version 1.10.01.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting network exposure of the affected device and monitor for any unusual activity. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-12174: Format String in D-Link DCS-935L
Description
A format string vulnerability exists in D-Link DCS-935L version 1.10.01 within the snprintf function of the /web/cgi-bin/greece/rhea HTTP handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate argument data leading to a format string issue. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 and has been publicly disclosed. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12174 is a format string vulnerability affecting D-Link DCS-935L version 1.10.01. The flaw is located in the snprintf function within the /web/cgi-bin/greece/rhea HTTP handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate input data to exploit the format string issue. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation is currently documented. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by leveraging the format string flaw in the HTTP handler. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. Since the attack can be launched remotely without authentication or user interaction, the risk is significant for affected devices running version 1.10.01.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting network exposure of the affected device and monitor for any unusual activity. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-13T05:36:07.097Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2dbc79e617e2d83433ed5f
Added to database: 6/13/2026, 8:24:25 PM
Last enriched: 6/13/2026, 8:39:17 PM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 9:44:38 PM
Views: 4
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