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CVE-2026-5979

D-Link Dir-605l Firmware buffer overflow

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.17%
  1. Published9 Apr 2026

Description

A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DIR-605L 2.13B01. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formVirtualServ of the file /goform/formVirtualServ of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument curTime results in buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

D-Link Dir-605l Firmware2.13b01

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-5979 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-5979 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.17%.

How severe is CVE-2026-5979?

CVE-2026-5979 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-5979?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-605l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5979?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.