OS Command Injection Vulnerability in D-Link DIR Series Routers
CVE-2018-6530

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor: D-Link
Status: Dir-860l Firmware
Vendor: CVE Published:; 6 March 2018

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 94%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The D-Link DIR series routers are affected by an OS command injection vulnerability in the soap.cgi script. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via the service parameter, compromising the security of the device. The vulnerability is present in several firmware versions across the DIR-880L, DIR-868L, DIR-865L, and DIR-860L models, making them susceptible to unauthorized control and system manipulation. Users are advised to update their firmware to protect against potential exploits.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: The vendor D-Link published an advisory stating the fix under CVE-2018-20114 properly patches KEV entry CVE-2018-6530. If the device is still supported, apply updates per vendor instructions. If the affected device has since entered its end-of-life, it should be disconnected if still in use.