CVE-2026-7027: D-Link DSL-2740R · Cross-site Scripting
Affects D-Link DSL-2740RSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-LinkDSL-2740R | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted users only and avoid using untrusted input for the Wireless Network Name. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-7027 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2740R router, specifically in the Wireless Setup Section of firmware version EU_01.15. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Wireless Network Name argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. The exploit is publicly available, but there are no known exploits in the wild. The CVSS score is 4.8, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.