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CVE-2026-5213: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DNS-120

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5213cvecve-2026-5213
Published: Tue Mar 31 2026 (03/31/2026, 20:15:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DNS-120

Description

A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320, DNS-320L, DNS-320LW, DNS-321, DNR-322L, DNS-323, DNS-325, DNS-326, DNS-327L, DNR-326, DNS-340L, DNS-343, DNS-345, DNS-726-4, DNS-1100-4, DNS-1200-05 and DNS-1550-04 up to 20260205. The affected element is the function cgi_adduser_to_session of the file /cgi-bin/account_mgr.cgi. This manipulation of the argument read_list causes stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

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AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 04:15:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the cgi_adduser_to_session function of the /cgi-bin/account_mgr.cgi script on multiple D-Link NAS devices. The issue arises from improper manipulation of the read_list argument, enabling remote attackers to overflow the stack. The affected devices include a broad range of D-Link NAS models up to firmware version 20260205. 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 been publicly disclosed but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected D-Link NAS devices. Given the stack-based buffer overflow nature, attackers may gain control over the device or disrupt its normal operation. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released by D-Link, users should consider limiting network exposure of affected devices, such as restricting remote access to trusted networks only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-03-31T10:29:35.164Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cc2d39e6bfc5ba1d3ba377

Added to database: 3/31/2026, 8:23:21 PM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 4:15:47 AM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 5:50:52 AM

Views: 63

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