CVE-2019-13372

/web/Lib/Action/IndexAction.class.php in D-Link Central WiFi Manager CWM(100) before v1.03R0100_BETA6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via…

published July 6, 2019

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single cookie is all it takes to execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable D-Link devices! Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone rewrite the menu with whatever dish they want, just by slipping a note under the door. If that note gets accepted without checks, chaos ensues! An attacker could seize control of the Central WiFi Manager and run malicious code, potentially compromising the entire network. This vulnerability opens the door to severe risks, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of systems that rely on these devices.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone rewrite the menu with whatever dish they want, just by slipping a note under the door. If that note gets accepted without checks, chaos ensues! The vulnerability arises from the ability to inject arbitrary PHP code via the 'username' field in cookies, combined with an empty password that bypasses authentication checks. This allows attackers to exploit the system without proper credentials.

What to do

An attacker could seize control of the Central WiFi Manager and run malicious code, potentially compromising the entire network. This vulnerability opens the door to severe risks, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of systems that rely on these devices. Update to version 1.03R0100_BETA6 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, validate and sanitize cookie inputs to prevent injection attacks and enforce strong password requirements. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated for a more secure network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82490 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2019-07-06T22:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUL 22:54Z
    /web/Lib/Action/IndexAction.class.php in D-Link Central WiFi Manager CWM(100) before v1.03R0100_BETA6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via…
    cvelistv5