CVE-2026-16331: Unrestricted Upload in D-Link DNS-320
CVE-2026-16331 is a medium severity vulnerability in D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2. It involves an unrestricted upload issue in the /web/function/save_ajax.php file, allowing remote attackers to upload files without proper restrictions. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2 and arises from improper handling of the 'Malicious Handler' argument in the /web/function/save_ajax.php file, which leads to unrestricted file upload. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or further compromise. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low, but the unrestricted upload capability poses a significant risk if leveraged in an attack chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the device's management interface and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
CVE-2026-16331: Unrestricted Upload in D-Link DNS-320
Description
CVE-2026-16331 is a medium severity vulnerability in D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2. It involves an unrestricted upload issue in the /web/function/save_ajax.php file, allowing remote attackers to upload files without proper restrictions. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dns-320:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2 and arises from improper handling of the 'Malicious Handler' argument in the /web/function/save_ajax.php file, which leads to unrestricted file upload. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or further compromise. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low, but the unrestricted upload capability poses a significant risk if leveraged in an attack chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the device's management interface and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T17:50:32.688Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ec3f02a4a8d59891e6e22
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 00:57:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 01:11:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 08:10:07 UTC
Views: 15
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