CVE-2026-6012
CWE-119Published: April 10, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Official Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DIR-513 1.10. This affects the function formSetPassword of the file /goform/formSetPassword of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument curTime leads to buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6012 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-6012. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-6012 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts