CVE-2019-20501
HighPublic exploitD-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Upgrade Firmware functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=upgrade firmwareRestore or firmwareServerip parameter.
Published Mar 5, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-20501 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Dwl-2600ap Firmware (Dlink).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dwl-2600ap Firmware <=4.2.0.15, Dwl-2600ap Firmware 4.2.0.15.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
90%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Upgrade Firmware functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=upgrade firmwareRestore or firmwareServerip parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dwl-2600ap FirmwareDlink | See advisory | 4.2.0.15 |
Patched Releases
Dwl-2600ap Firmware
<=4.2.0.15
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 5, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Upgrade Firmware functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=upgrade firmwareRestore or firmwareServerip parameter.
Affected: Dwl-2600ap Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dwl-2600ap Firmware <=4.2.0.15, Dwl-2600ap Firmware 4.2.0.15.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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