CVE-2020-26561
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
12.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Belkin LINKSYS WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability because of sprintf in create_dir in mini_httpd. Successful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-26561?
Belkin LINKSYS WRT160NL 1.0.04.002_US_20130619 devices have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability because of sprintf in create_dir in mini_httpd. Successful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Is CVE-2020-26561 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-26561 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 12.2% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-26561?
CVE-2020-26561 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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