Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-2051?

Affected: Dir-645 Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-2051 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 23, 2019.

Is CVE-2015-2051 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-2051?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-2051?

Fixed versions are available, including Dir-645 Firmware 1.05b01.

How urgently should CVE-2015-2051 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2015-2051

HighExploitedPublic exploit

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev.

Published Feb 23, 2015 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-2051 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-645 Firmware (Dlink).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 23, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Dir-645 Firmware 1.05b01.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

97%

Higher than 99.8% 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 D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Feb 10, 2022	Aug 10, 2022	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	May 23, 2019	Aug 10, 2022	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Feb 10, 2022	Aug 10, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Feb 10, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dir-645 FirmwareDlink	See advisory	1.05b01

Patched Releases

Dir-645 Firmware

1.05b01

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 23, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 23, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

advisoryhttps://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10282
advisory72623
advisory74870
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

13 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev.
Affected: Dir-645 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 23, 2019.
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dir-645 Firmware 1.05b01.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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