CVE-2021-42784CWE-78

OS Command Injection in debug_fcgi in D-Link DWR-932C E1 Firmware 1.0.0.4

published November 23, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty HTTP request could open the door to OS command injection in D-Link DWR-932C E1 firmware! 🔥 Think of it like a phone operator who blindly connects callers without checking if they’re legitimate—one wrong connection and a malicious caller can give harmful instructions! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially taking control of it and causing chaos. This could lead to data breaches or the device being used for malicious purposes, making it a sneaky threat for your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a phone operator who blindly connects callers without checking if they’re legitimate—one wrong connection and a malicious caller can give harmful instructions! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject OS commands into the debug_fcgi interface via specially crafted HTTP requests, leading to unauthorized command execution.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially taking control of it and causing chaos. This could lead to data breaches or the device being used for malicious purposes, making it a sneaky threat for your network! To protect your device, ensure you’re running the latest firmware from D-Link, monitor your network for unusual activity, and consider implementing stricter firewall rules. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Keep your systems secure and stay ahead of potential threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07125 · 94.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2021-11-23T21:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 NOV 21:37Z
    OS Command Injection in debug_fcgi in D-Link DWR-932C E1 Firmware 1.0.0.4
    cvelistv5