CVE-2015-1187
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThe ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Published Sep 21, 2017 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-1187 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-626l Firmware (Dlink), Dir-636l Firmware (Dlink), Dir-651 Firmware (Dlink) and 12 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 22, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- 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)
83%
Higher than 99.6% 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 ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 22, 2015 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
18 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-626l FirmwareDlink | 1.04-b04 | n/a |
| Dir-636l FirmwareDlink | 1.04 | n/a |
| Dir-651 FirmwareDlink | 1.10na-b02 | n/a |
| Dir-808l FirmwareDlink | 1.03-b05 | n/a |
| Dir-810l FirmwareDlink | 1.01-b04, 2.02-b01 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 22, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Sep 21, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130607/D-Link-DIR636L-Remote-Command-Injection.html
- advisory20150302 CVE-2015-1187: D-Link DIR-636L Remote Command Injection - Incorrect Authentication
- advisoryhttp://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10052
- advisoryhttps://github.com/darkarnium/secpub/tree/master/Multivendor/ncc2
- advisory72848
FAQ
Common Questions.
The ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Affected: Dir-626l Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.04-b04; Dir-636l Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.04; Dir-651 Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.10na-b02, 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 22, 2015.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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