Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-846 Devices
CVE-2019-17509

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2019

Summary

The D-Link DIR-846 devices with firmware version 100A35 are susceptible to remote code execution due to improper input validation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted /HNAP1/ request containing shell metacharacters to the vulnerable control interface. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, thereby compromising the device's integrity and security.

References

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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