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CVE-2026-7854: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DI-8100

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7854cvecve-2026-7854
Published: Tue May 05 2026 (05/05/2026, 18:15:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DI-8100

Description

CVE-2026-7854 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DI-8100 router firmware version 16.07.26A1. It affects the url_rule_asp function in the /url_rule.asp file, specifically in the POST parameter handler. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and does not require user interaction. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
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:P

Affected software

Affected versions
=16.07.26

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/13/2026, 03:50:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the url_rule_asp function of the /url_rule.asp component in D-Link DI-8100 firmware version 16.07.26A1. The issue arises from improper handling of POST parameters, allowing an attacker to remotely trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or vendor advisory at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on the affected device. The critical CVSS score reflects the high risk of compromise to device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No active exploitation has been confirmed, but public exploit disclosure increases risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, network-level protections such as restricting access to the affected device's management interface from untrusted networks may reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T11:39:23.996Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69fa3543cbff5d8610191210

Added to database: 5/5/2026, 6:21:55 PM

Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 3:50:32 AM

Last updated: 6/20/2026, 7:32:57 AM

Views: 104

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