Buffer overflow in Belkin F9k1122
CVE-2026-5042
A security flaw has been discovered in Belkin F9K1122 1.00.33. The affected element is the function formCrossBandSwitch of the file /goform/formCrossBandSwitch of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument webpage results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.007 (48.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Belkin F9k1122 — versions 1.00.33
- Belkin F9k1122_firmware — versions 1.00.33
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5042?
- CVE-2026-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin F9k1122, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5042?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.