Description
Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the acl_general_setup Add ACE function. The vulnerability is caused by copying the name field into a fixed-size buffer without length validation. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input, causing a denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary commands. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.
Published: 2026-08-24
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Potential Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow exists in the acl_general_setup Add ACE routine of multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models. The bug arises when the code copies an ACE name field into a fixed‑size buffer without validating its length. If an attacker crafts input for the web management interface while holding administrative credentials, the overflow can crash the device or, in the worst case, allow the execution of arbitrary commands on the switch stack. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.6.

Affected Systems

The issue affects a range of DrayTek VigorSwitch devices, including FX2120, G1280, G1282, G2100, G2121, G2280x, G2282x, G2540x, G2540xs, G2542x, P1280, P1281x, P1282, P2100, P2121, P2280x, P2282x, P2540x, P2540xs, P2542x, P2542xh, PQ2121x, PQ2200xb, PQ2300xb, PX2060, Q2121x, Q2200x, and Q2300x. Firmware information is not supplied, so all firmware builds for each model are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS rating of 8.6 indicates a high severity vulnerability. Although the EPSS score is not available, exploitation requires authenticated access to the device’s web console, limiting the attack surface to users who have administrative privileges or attackers who have compromised the network. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog; however, its high severity and wide product coverage combine to keep the overall risk significant until the device is patched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 19:37 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest firmware update from DrayTek that includes the buffer overflow fix in the ACL add function.
  • Restrict administrative access to the web interface by placing the switch behind a secure, internal network segment and enforcing strong, regularly changed credentials.
  • If the ACL function is not required, disable it or monitor for unauthorized attempts to add ACE entries.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 19:37 UTC.

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History

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the acl_general_setup Add ACE function. The vulnerability is caused by copying the name field into a fixed-size buffer without length validation. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input, causing a denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary commands. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.
Title DrayTek VigorSwitch Multiple Models Buffer Overflow via acl_general_setup Add ACE
First Time appeared Draytek
Draytek vigorswitch Fx2120 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G1282 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2100 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2121 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2280x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2540xs Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P1282 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2100 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2280x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2540xs Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Pq2121x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Pq2200xb Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Q2121x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Q2200x Firmware
Weaknesses CWE-120
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_fx2120_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_g1282_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_g2100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_g2121_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_g2280x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_g2540xs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_p1282_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_p2100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_p2280x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_p2540xs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_pq2121x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_pq2200xb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_q2121x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigorswitch_q2200x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Draytek
Draytek vigorswitch Fx2120 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G1282 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2100 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2121 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2280x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch G2540xs Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P1282 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2100 Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2280x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch P2540xs Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Pq2121x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Pq2200xb Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Q2121x Firmware
Draytek vigorswitch Q2200x Firmware
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Draytek Vigorswitch Fx2120 Firmware Vigorswitch G1282 Firmware Vigorswitch G2100 Firmware Vigorswitch G2121 Firmware Vigorswitch G2280x Firmware Vigorswitch G2540xs Firmware Vigorswitch P1282 Firmware Vigorswitch P2100 Firmware Vigorswitch P2280x Firmware Vigorswitch P2540xs Firmware Vigorswitch Pq2121x Firmware Vigorswitch Pq2200xb Firmware Vigorswitch Q2121x Firmware Vigorswitch Q2200x Firmware
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-24T19:56:54.713Z

Reserved: 2026-08-08T16:37:44.519Z

Link: CVE-2026-71939

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-24T19:56:48.335Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-24T18:17:19.280

Modified: 2026-08-26T17:08:22.300

Link: CVE-2026-71939

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-24T19:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')