DCS-930L: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
CVE-2026-108971 is a critical-severity insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in DCS-930L from D-Link, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected DCS-930L versions: B1.08B4. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of DCS-930L you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (vuldb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.6 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.6 | Critical | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 10.0 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A flaw has been found in D-Link DCS-930L B1.08B4. This impacts the function mpfd_decode of the file bootloader_region.bin of the component Emergency HTTP Recovery Server. Executing a manipulation of the argument firmware can lead to improper verification of cryptographic signature. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
More Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities (CWE-345)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in DCS-930L
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities
- 8.6 High severity
- 8.9 High severity
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- 7.1 High severity
- 9.3 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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