CVE-2019-13372
CriticalExploitedPublic exploit/web/Lib/Action/IndexAction.class.php in D-Link Central WiFi Manager CWM(100) before v1.03R0100_BETA6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a cookie because a cookie's username field allows eval injection, and an empty password bypasses authentication.
Published Jul 6, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-13372 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Central Wifimanager (Dlink).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Central Wifimanager <=1.03, Central Wifimanager 1.03.
- 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)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
/web/Lib/Action/IndexAction.class.php in D-Link Central WiFi Manager CWM(100) before v1.03R0100_BETA6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a cookie because a cookie's username field allows eval injection, and an empty password bypasses authentication.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 10, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Central WifimanagerDlink | See advisory | 1.03 |
Patched Releases
Central Wifimanager
<=1.03
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 6, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 10, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryhttps://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10117
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158904/D-Link-Central-WiFi-Manager-CWM-100-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
/web/Lib/Action/IndexAction.class.php in D-Link Central WiFi Manager CWM(100) before v1.03R0100_BETA6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a cookie because a cookie's username field allows eval injection, and an empty password bypasses authentication.
Affected: Central Wifimanager (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Central Wifimanager <=1.03, Central Wifimanager 1.03.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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