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CVE-2019-19597Dap-1860 Firmware Authorization Bypass

D-Link DAP-1860 devices before v1.04b03 Beta allow arbitrary remote code execution as root without authentication via shell metacharacters within an HNAP_AUTH HTTP header.

Published Dec 5, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-19597 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Dap-1860 Firmware (Dlink).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 21% 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.

Scores

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)

21%

Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

ATLAS score

47/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Apr 12, 2021

494 days after publication

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

Public exploit code

0

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

2

Reports of active use

Description

D-Link DAP-1860 devices before v1.04b03 Beta allow arbitrary remote code execution as root without authentication via shell metacharacters within an HNAP_AUTH HTTP header.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedApr 12, 2021n/aNot reported

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Dap-1860 FirmwareDlink1.01b06, 1.02b01, 1.04b01n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 5, 2019

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Apr 12, 2021

  3. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

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