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Stack-based overflow in Linksys E1700 setVlan function

Priority HIGH 76CWE-119Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Linksys E1700 up to 1.0.0.4.003 is affected. Manipulating the vlan_set argument of the setVlan function in /goform/setVlan causes a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121). A remote attacker with low privileges can trigger it without user interaction. A public exploit is linked in the references.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability was identified in Linksys E1700 up to 1.0.0.4.003. This issue affects the function setVlan of the file /goform/setVlan. Such manipulation of the argument vlan_set leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00532 45th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinksysE17001.0.0.4.003—No fix listedCNA
  • E1700 VendorLinksys Affected 1.0.0.4.003 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:e1700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——Linksys
  • cpe:2.3:o:linksys:e1700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·Linksys

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for Linksys E1700.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-12 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108893
  2. 2026-10-12 Alias added: GHSA-3px7-h6cw-5c93
  3. 2026-10-13 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-13 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH

References

  • TI-2025-24206 Linksys Routers E/WAG/WAP/WES/WET/WRT-Series CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2017-12715 OS command injection in Linksys WVBR0 CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-70977 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linksys E1700 Mac Filter CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-22199 Missing neutralization in Linksys MR9600, Linksys MX4200 CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-22198 Missing neutralization in Linksys MR9600, Linksys MX4200 CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-22197 Missing authentication in Linksys MR9600, Linksys MX4200 CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources