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CVE-2026-6012: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-513

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6012cvecve-2026-6012
Published: Fri Apr 10 2026 (04/10/2026, 04:00:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DIR-513

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DIR-513 1.10. This affects the function formSetPassword of the file /goform/formSetPassword of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument curTime leads to buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

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AILast updated: 04/10/2026, 05:05:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-513 router firmware version 1.10, specifically in the formSetPassword function located at /goform/formSetPassword. An attacker can remotely send a specially crafted POST request manipulating the curTime parameter, causing a buffer overflow. This condition may allow execution of arbitrary code or denial of service. The product is out of support, and no official fix or patch has been provided by D-Link. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, reflecting high impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device. Since the router is no longer supported, the vulnerability remains unpatched, increasing the risk for users still operating this device. The public disclosure of an exploit further elevates the threat level. The compromised device could be leveraged to disrupt network operations or as a foothold for further attacks within the network.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is available due to the product being out of support. Users are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected D-Link DIR-513 version 1.10 device or replace it with a supported model. Network-level protections such as firewall rules to restrict access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks may reduce exposure. Monitor for unusual activity related to the device, but note that no vendor-provided fix currently exists.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-09T14:36:30.211Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d881ab1cc7ad14da707ae9

Added to database: 4/10/2026, 4:50:51 AM

Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 5:05:59 AM

Last updated: 4/10/2026, 6:03:01 AM

Views: 6

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