CVE-2014-100005
HighExploitedPublic exploitMultiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-600 router (rev.
Published Jan 13, 2015 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-100005 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.0 v3.1) affecting Dir-600 Firmware (Dlink).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 16, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dir-600 Firmware 2.16ww.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-600 router (rev. Bx) with firmware before 2.17b02 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) create an administrator account or (2) enable remote management via a crafted configuration module to hedwig.cgi, (3) activate new configuration settings via a SETCFG,SAVE,ACTIVATE action to pigwidgeon.cgi, or (4) send a ping via a ping action to diagnostic.php.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 16, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 16, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 16, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 16, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: This vulnerability affects legacy D-Link products. All associated hardware revisions have reached their end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS) life cycle and should be retired and replaced per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-600 FirmwareDlink | See advisory | 2.16ww |
Patched Releases
Dir-600 Firmware
2.16ww
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 13, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
May 16, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 16, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 16, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 16, 2024
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
References
- advisorydir600-settings-csrf(91794)
- patchhttp://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10018
- exploithttp://resources.infosecinstitute.com/csrf-unauthorized-remote-admin-access/
- exploitMSF dlink_diagnostic_exec_noauth.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-600 router (rev.
Affected: Dir-600 Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 16, 2024.
Yes. It was added on May 16, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 6, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dir-600 Firmware 2.16ww.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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