CVE-2022-26258KEV · OVERDUE

D-Link DIR-820L Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published March 27, 2022

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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 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

1485
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
92%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky HTTP POST request is all it takes to unleash chaos on your D-Link DIR-820L—full remote command execution is up for grabs! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like an unmonitored entry point in a high-security building. If an intruder discovers it, they can walk in and dictate whatever they want without anyone batting an eye! An attacker can remotely execute commands on your router, potentially taking over your entire network. They could manipulate settings, intercept communications, or even launch attacks on other devices connected to your network—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an unmonitored entry point in a high-security building. If an intruder discovers it, they can walk in and dictate whatever they want without anyone batting an eye! This vulnerability allows for remote command execution (RCE) through a crafted HTTP POST request to the 'set ccp' endpoint on the vulnerable D-Link DIR-820L router. Any malicious actor can exploit this to gain control over the device.

What to do

An attacker can remotely execute commands on your router, potentially taking over your entire network. They could manipulate settings, intercept communications, or even launch attacks on other devices connected to your network—absolutely devastating! Immediate action is required! Patch your D-Link DIR-820L to version 1.05B04 or newer to close this vulnerability. Additionally, consider changing your router’s settings and credentials to enhance your security posture. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your network fortified in no time. 🛡️

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
0.91632 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2022-03-27T00:00Z
KEV added
2022-09-08 · due 2022-09-29
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 80% → 92%
    epss
  • 08 SEP 03:13Z
    EPSS moved 80% → 92%
    epss
  • 08 SEP 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 29
    kev
  • 27 MAR 00:00Z
    D-Link DIR-820L 1.05B03 was discovered to contain remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via HTTP POST to get set ccp
    cvelistv5