Authenticated OS Command Injection in D-Link DWL-2600AP Device
CVE-2019-20499

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Dwl-2600ap Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 96%

Summary

D-Link DWL-2600AP devices running version 4.2.0.15 Rev A are susceptible to an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability through the Restore Configuration feature in the web interface. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_restore parameters, potentially allowing unauthorized system commands to be executed. Proper security measures must be taken to safeguard network configurations and prevent exploitation.

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.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2019-20499
Created by Rapid7

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/pub...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46841
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156952/DLINK-DWL-260...
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EPSS Score

96% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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