CVE-2014-8361
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThe miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
Published May 1, 2015 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-8361 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Realtek Sdk, W1200ex Firmware (Aterm), W1200ex-Ms Firmware (Aterm) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 1, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including W1200ex Firmware 1.3.1, W1200ex-Ms Firmware 1.3.1, Wg1200hp2 Firmware 2.5.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% 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
The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2015 | Oct 9, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 18, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
27 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek SdkRealtek | See advisory | n/a |
| W1200ex FirmwareAterm | See advisory | 1.3.1 |
| W1200ex-Ms FirmwareAterm | See advisory | 1.3.1 |
| W300p FirmwareAterm | See advisory | n/a |
| W500p FirmwareAterm | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
W1200ex Firmware
1.3.1
W1200ex-Ms Firmware
1.3.1
Wg1200hp2 Firmware
2.5.0
Wg1200hp3 Firmware
1.3.1
Wg1200hs2 Firmware
2.5.0
Wg1800hp3 Firmware
1.5.1
Wg1800hp4 Firmware
1.3.1
Wg1900hp Firmware
2.5.1
Wg1900hp2 Firmware
1.3.1
Dir-501 Firmware
1.01b04
Dir-515 Firmware
1.01b04
Dir-600l Firmware
1.15
Dir-605l Firmware
1.14b06
Dir-615 Firmware
6.06b03
Dir-619l Firmware
1.15
Dir-809 Firmware
1.04b02
Dir-900l Firmware
1.15b01
dlink dir-905l firmware
2.05b01
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 1, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 18, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 18, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 18, 2023
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisoryJVN#47580234
- advisoryJVN#67456944
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132090/Realtek-SDK-Miniigd-UPnP-SOAP-Command-Execution.html
- advisoryhttp://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10055
- advisoryhttps://sensorstechforum.com/hinatabot-cve-2014-8361-ddos/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
Affected: Realtek Sdk; W1200ex Firmware (Aterm); W1200ex-Ms Firmware (Aterm), among others. 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 1, 2015.
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 9, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including W1200ex Firmware 1.3.1, W1200ex-Ms Firmware 1.3.1, Wg1200hp2 Firmware 2.5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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