CVE-2026-15548: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Shibby Tomato
CVE-2026-15548 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Shibby Tomato firmware up to version 1.28.0000. It affects the DNS List Rendering component in the /usr/sbin/httpd binary, specifically the function sub_407220. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges, potentially leading to high-impact consequences. The Shibby Tomato project has been superseded by FreshTomato. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the function sub_407220 within the /usr/sbin/httpd component of Shibby Tomato firmware versions up to 1.28.0000. The flaw exists in the DNS List Rendering functionality and can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability has not been officially patched, and the project is now superseded by FreshTomato.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected devices remotely. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of a stack-based buffer overflow, the impact includes potential full compromise of the device running the vulnerable firmware.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the Shibby Tomato project is superseded by FreshTomato, users are advised to migrate to FreshTomato firmware if possible. Until an official fix is available, restricting network access to the affected service or disabling the vulnerable component may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-15548: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Shibby Tomato
Description
CVE-2026-15548 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Shibby Tomato firmware up to version 1.28.0000. It affects the DNS List Rendering component in the /usr/sbin/httpd binary, specifically the function sub_407220. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges, potentially leading to high-impact consequences. The Shibby Tomato project has been superseded by FreshTomato. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:shibby:tomato:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the function sub_407220 within the /usr/sbin/httpd component of Shibby Tomato firmware versions up to 1.28.0000. The flaw exists in the DNS List Rendering functionality and can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability has not been officially patched, and the project is now superseded by FreshTomato.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected devices remotely. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of a stack-based buffer overflow, the impact includes potential full compromise of the device running the vulnerable firmware.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the Shibby Tomato project is superseded by FreshTomato, users are advised to migrate to FreshTomato firmware if possible. Until an official fix is available, restricting network access to the affected service or disabling the vulnerable component may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-12T21:01:09.003Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a54b7e068715ace439f789f
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 10:03:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 11:49:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 19:47:35 UTC
Views: 3
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