CVE-2026-7289: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-825M
CVE-2026-7289 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-825M router firmware version 1.1.12. The issue arises from improper handling of the 'submit-url' argument in the /boafrm/formWanConfigSetup function, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DIR-825M router running firmware version 1.1.12. The flaw exists in the function sub_414BA8 within the /boafrm/formWanConfigSetup file, where manipulation of the 'submit-url' parameter leads to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no confirmed exploitations in the wild, but a public exploit exists, increasing the risk of attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting network exposure of the affected device and monitor for updates from D-Link. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-7289: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-825M
Description
CVE-2026-7289 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-825M router firmware version 1.1.12. The issue arises from improper handling of the 'submit-url' argument in the /boafrm/formWanConfigSetup function, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow. 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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DIR-825M router running firmware version 1.1.12. The flaw exists in the function sub_414BA8 within the /boafrm/formWanConfigSetup file, where manipulation of the 'submit-url' parameter leads to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no confirmed exploitations in the wild, but a public exploit exists, increasing the risk of attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting network exposure of the affected device and monitor for updates from D-Link. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T09:45:32.045Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f0d09ecbff5d86102a30e5
Added to database: 4/28/2026, 3:22:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 2:14:46 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 8:26:06 PM
Views: 90
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