CVE-2026-120283 Linksys E8450 - Buffer Overflow

Linksys E8450 1.2.00.360516 contains a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper handling of the "hidden_timezone" argument in /www/cgi-bin/portal.cgi, letting remote attackers execute code remotely, exploit requires crafted request.

CVSS base score 10.0 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2 November 2026
Updated
3 November 2026
Weakness
CWE-119

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version or apply vendor patches if available.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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