Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-120283 Overview
A vulnerability was identified in Linksys E8450 1.2.00.360516. Affected is the function strcpy of the file /www/cgi-bin/portal.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument hidden_timezone leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Linksys E8450: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-02: CVE-2026-120283 published to the National Vulnerability Database by cna@vuldb.com
- 2026-11-02: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-120283
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-120283 is a Memory Buffer Errors weakness (CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-121: Stack Buffer Overflow) in Linksys E8450. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
With a CVSS base score of 9.3, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-121: Stack Buffer Overflow. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-120283
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Linksys E8450 and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Linksys E8450 application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-120283
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Linksys E8450 named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Linksys E8450.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors More CVEs with this weakness
- CWE-121: Stack Buffer Overflow More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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