CVE-2016-11021KEV · OVERDUE

D-Link DCS-930L Devices OS Command Injection Vulnerability

High · published March 9, 2020

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

1651
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
69%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple command is all it takes to hijack D-Link DCS-930L devices! This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute code, making it a ticking time bomb. 🚨 Think of it like a hotel where anyone with a reservation can walk right into any room — in this case, a crafty attacker can send a command through the system and take control of the device without breaking a sweat! Imagine an attacker taking over a security camera, viewing live footage, or tampering with recordings. This isn’t just a breach; it’s an all-access pass to potentially sensitive environments, leaving users at risk of privacy violations and compromised security. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone with a reservation can walk right into any room — in this case, a crafty attacker can send a command through the system and take control of the device without breaking a sweat! The vulnerability in D-Link DCS-930L devices lies in the setSystemCommand function, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via an improperly sanitized SystemCommand parameter.

What to do

Imagine an attacker taking over a security camera, viewing live footage, or tampering with recordings. This isn’t just a breach; it’s an all-access pass to potentially sensitive environments, leaving users at risk of privacy violations and compromised security. 🔥 Immediately update your D-Link DCS-930L devices to version 2.12 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider reviewing and tightening any network access controls related to these devices. 🛡️ You've got this! With this patch, you're one step closer to securing your environment. Keep shining, security hero! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.68870 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2020-03-09T00:55Z
KEV added
2022-03-25 · due 2022-04-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 15
    kev
  • 09 MAR 00:55Z
    setSystemCommand on D-Link DCS-930L devices before 2.12 allows a remote attacker to execute code via an OS command in the SystemCommand parameter
    cvelistv5