CVE-2022-50596CWE-78

D-Link DIR-1260 <= v1.20B05 GetDeviceSettings Unauthenticated Command Injection

Critical · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-1260 routers lets attackers execute any commands they want — no login necessary! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone walk straight into the staff-only area without checking IDs. Once inside, they can change the guest records, reroute packages, or even mess with the fire alarms! An attacker could gain full control of the router, potentially hijacking the home network, intercepting sensitive data, or launching attacks on other devices. This could lead to a complete compromise of the network environment, making it an absolute nightmare for any user!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone walk straight into the staff-only area without checking IDs. Once inside, they can change the guest records, reroute packages, or even mess with the fire alarms! This vulnerability lies in the web management interface of the router, where command injection occurs via the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments in the GetDeviceSettings form, allowing unauthenticated command execution with root privileges.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control of the router, potentially hijacking the home network, intercepting sensitive data, or launching attacks on other devices. This could lead to a complete compromise of the network environment, making it an absolute nightmare for any user! Immediately patch your firmware to a version beyond v1.20B05. Additionally, consider disabling remote management features to limit exposure and ensure your network settings are secure. Regularly check for updates to stay protected! You've got this! Follow these steps and fortify your router like a security pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.04012 · 90.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-11-06T19:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 19:58Z
    D-Link DIR-1260 <= v1.20B05 GetDeviceSettings Unauthenticated Command Injection
    cvelistv5