CVE-2019-16057KEV · OVERDUE

D-Link DNS-320 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published September 16, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

1631
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
86%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote command injection vulnerability found in D-Link DNS-320 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands—think of it as leaving your front door wide open for intruders! 🔥 This flaw is like a delivery driver following any address without checking the delivery instructions—a simple oversight that can lead to chaos. Once inside, an attacker could take complete control of your device and data! An attacker could potentially run any command on your D-Link device, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a total compromise of the system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, putting your personal information and network security at serious risk.

Put simply

This flaw is like a delivery driver following any address without checking the delivery instructions—a simple oversight that can lead to chaos. Once inside, an attacker could take complete control of your device and data! The vulnerability exists in the login_mgr.cgi script, allowing for remote command execution when malicious input is crafted into requests, completely bypassing intended security measures.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run any command on your D-Link device, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a total compromise of the system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, putting your personal information and network security at serious risk. Immediate action is critical! Update your D-Link DNS-320 to version 2.05.B11 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing firewall rules to restrict access to the device from untrusted networks. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be one step closer to securing your network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.86491 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2019-09-16T11:58Z
KEV added
2022-04-15 · due 2022-05-06
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 APR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 6
    kev
  • 16 SEP 11:58Z
    The login_mgr.cgi script in D-Link DNS-320 through 2.05.B10 is vulnerable to remote command injection
    cvelistv5