CVE-2026-7248: D-Link DI-8100 · Buffer Overflow
Affects D-Link DI-8100Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 82% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 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-LinkDI-8100 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, consider restricting network access to the affected device's management interface to trusted sources only. Monitor for any updates from D-Link regarding patches or mitigations. Do not rely on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
Description
CVE-2026-7248 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DI-8100 router firmware version 16.07.26A1. The flaw exists in the CGI endpoint component, specifically in the tgfile_htm function handling the 'fn' argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and does not require user interaction. Although an exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.