CVE-2026-0838 UTT 进取 520W ConfigWirelessBase strcpy buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the UTT 进取 520W router via the SSID parameter, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-0838?

CVE-2026-0838 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in UTT 进取 520W, published on 11 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in UTT 进取 520W 1.7.7-180627. This impacts the function strcpy of the file /goform/ConfigWirelessBase. Performing a manipulation of the argument ssid results in buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out 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.

Weakness: CWE-120, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Utt 520w Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-0838 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-0838 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmm9-42qr-q2wm.

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