Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Belkin F9K1015 Router
CVE-2026-5628

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Belkin

Status
F9k1015
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-5628?

A security vulnerability affecting the Belkin F9K1015 router has been identified in the formSetSystemSettings function within the Setting Handler component. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'webpage' argument, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. As a result, an attacker could potentially manipulate this function to execute arbitrary code remotely. Despite early disclosure attempts to the vendor, no response has been received, increasing the risk of exploitation through this publicly known vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

F9K1015 1.00.10

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-5628 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/355416
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355416/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/785555
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LtzHuster (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.