CVE-2026-71940: DrayTek VigorSwitch Multiple Models Buffer Overflow via acl_general_setup Edit ACE

Published Aug 24, 2026
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Updated

Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the aclgeneralsetup Edit ACE function. The vulnerability is caused by copying the name field into a fixed-size buffer without length validation. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input, causing a denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary commands. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.

Affected Software

1 affected component
DrayTek VigorSwitch

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Limit access to the DrayTek VigorSwitch web management interface to authorized administrators only, since exploitation requires valid administrative credentials.

Event History

Aug 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker must be able to reach the device's web management interface and possess valid administrative credentials. The provided information does not indicate that unauthenticated users can exploit it.

2

What impact could successful exploitation have?

Crafted input in the ACL general setup Edit ACE name field can trigger a buffer overflow. This may cause a denial of service or potentially allow arbitrary command execution, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

3

How can I determine whether a device is potentially exposed?

Devices in the DrayTek VigorSwitch product line with an accessible web management interface and administrative accounts are potentially exposed. Review the vendor security advisory for the affected models and remediation information.

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