CVE-2026-7854: Buffer Overflow in D-Link DI-8100
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-7854: Buffer Overflow in D-Link 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
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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