Vertical Privilege Escalation in D-Link DIR-615 Devices
CVE-2019-19743

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-615 T1 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 13%

What is CVE-2019-19743?

A security flaw in D-Link DIR-615 devices allows regular users to create root (admin) accounts via the D-Link portal. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and control over the device, posing significant risks to the network's integrity and data confidentiality. Users should be aware of this issue and apply necessary updates and configurations to mitigate potential attacks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-19743 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47778
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https://www.infosecsanyam.blogspot.com/2019/12/d-link-dir...
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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