CVE-2026-5044: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Belkin F9K1122
CVE-2026-5044 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Belkin F9K1122 router firmware version 1. 00. 33. It occurs in the formSetSystemSettings function of the Setting Handler component when processing the webpage argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and allows an attacker to cause a buffer overflow on the stack. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Belkin F9K1122 version 1.00.33 in the Setting Handler component's formSetSystemSettings function. Improper handling of the webpage argument leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, which can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and the exploit code has been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. Given the stack-based buffer overflow nature, this may lead to system compromise or disruption of router functionality. The vulnerability affects a widely used router model, potentially impacting network security and availability for users of the affected firmware version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting remote access to the device's management interface, disabling remote administration if possible, or replacing the device with a model that has received security updates. Monitor official Belkin channels for any future security advisories or patches addressing this issue.
CVE-2026-5044: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Belkin F9K1122
Description
CVE-2026-5044 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Belkin F9K1122 router firmware version 1. 00. 33. It occurs in the formSetSystemSettings function of the Setting Handler component when processing the webpage argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and allows an attacker to cause a buffer overflow on the stack. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patch or official remediation is currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Belkin F9K1122 version 1.00.33 in the Setting Handler component's formSetSystemSettings function. Improper handling of the webpage argument leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, which can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vendor has not issued a patch or advisory, and the exploit code has been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. Given the stack-based buffer overflow nature, this may lead to system compromise or disruption of router functionality. The vulnerability affects a widely used router model, potentially impacting network security and availability for users of the affected firmware version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting remote access to the device's management interface, disabling remote administration if possible, or replacing the device with a model that has received security updates. Monitor official Belkin channels for any future security advisories or patches addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-27T16:35:50.165Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c91b64919ccadcdf191739
Added to database: 3/29/2026, 12:30:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/6/2026, 10:57:05 AM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 5:39:35 PM
Views: 116
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