Description
Netcore NR255-V version 1.5.130703 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in wake_up_set.cgi caused by unbounded tokenization of MAC and ID input. Attackers can supply crafted MAC and ID values to the affected endpoint to overflow the stack buffer and corrupt program memory.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 8.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the wake_up_set.cgi script of Netcore NR255-V version 1.5.130703. The flaw arises from unbounded tokenization of MAC and ID input parameters, allowing an attacker to supply malicious strings that exceed the stack buffer and corrupt program memory. Based on the description, it is inferred that this memory corruption could enable an attacker to gain device control if arbitrary code execution is possible, but the CVE does not explicitly confirm that outcome.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Netcore NR255-V routers running firmware version 1.5.130703. No other versions were listed as compromised, and only the NR255-V product line is impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.7 indicates high severity. The EPSS score is reported as less than 1%, suggesting a low probability of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The flaw is network accessible via the wake_up_set.cgi endpoint, and an attacker must craft specific MAC and ID values to trigger the overflow. Based on the description, it is inferred that exploitation could lead to device takeover if code execution is achieved, thus the risk remains significant for exposed devices without a patch.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 18, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official firmware upgrade from Netcore for NR255-V 1.5.130703 or later to eliminate the buffer overflow.
  • If an upgrade is unavailable, block external access to the wake_up_set.cgi endpoint using firewall or ACL rules, limiting it to trusted management networks.
  • Implement input length checks or parameter validation on the device or through an upstream proxy to reject overly long MAC and ID values, mitigating the overflow risk until the patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 18, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Netcore
Netcore nr255-v
Vendors & Products Netcore
Netcore nr255-v

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Netcore NR255-V version 1.5.130703 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in wake_up_set.cgi caused by unbounded tokenization of MAC and ID input. Attackers can supply crafted MAC and ID values to the affected endpoint to overflow the stack buffer and corrupt program memory.
Title Netcore NR255-V 1.5.130703 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in wake_up_set.cgi via MAC and ID Tokenization
Weaknesses CWE-121
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T19:31:10.277Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T21:47:08.935Z

Link: CVE-2026-76860

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-16T19:31:06.577Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-15T22:17:00.307

Modified: 2026-09-16T20:17:29.993

Link: CVE-2026-76860

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-18T14:00:10Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow