CVE-2026-5611: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Belkin F9K1015
CVE-2026-5611 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Belkin F9K1015 router firmware version 1. 00. 10. It exists in the formCrossBandSwitch function accessed via the /goform/formCrossBandSwitch endpoint. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely by manipulating the webpage argument, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The exploit code has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded or provided a patch or mitigation guidance as of the publication date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Belkin F9K1015 firmware version 1.00.10 and involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the formCrossBandSwitch function of the /goform/formCrossBandSwitch endpoint. An attacker can remotely trigger this overflow by sending a specially crafted argument named webpage, leading to potential arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued any patch or official fix, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This could result in unauthorized control, disruption of network services, or further attacks on connected networks. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
As of the current information, no official patch or remediation is available from the vendor. Users should monitor for any future advisories from Belkin regarding this vulnerability. Until a fix is released, consider isolating the affected device from untrusted networks and restricting remote access to the management interface to trusted sources only. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-5611: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Belkin F9K1015
Description
CVE-2026-5611 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Belkin F9K1015 router firmware version 1. 00. 10. It exists in the formCrossBandSwitch function accessed via the /goform/formCrossBandSwitch endpoint. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely by manipulating the webpage argument, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The exploit code has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has not responded or provided a patch or mitigation guidance as of the publication date.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Belkin F9K1015 firmware version 1.00.10 and involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the formCrossBandSwitch function of the /goform/formCrossBandSwitch endpoint. An attacker can remotely trigger this overflow by sending a specially crafted argument named webpage, leading to potential arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued any patch or official fix, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This could result in unauthorized control, disruption of network services, or further attacks on connected networks. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
As of the current information, no official patch or remediation is available from the vendor. Users should monitor for any future advisories from Belkin regarding this vulnerability. Until a fix is released, consider isolating the affected device from untrusted networks and restricting remote access to the management interface to trusted sources only. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-05T15:29:48.130Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d348ef0a160ebd927fa915
Added to database: 4/6/2026, 5:47:27 AM
Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 3:06:20 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:30:44 PM
Views: 112
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