CVE-2020-15893Dir-816l Firmware OS Command Injection
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816L devices 2.x before 1.10b04Beta02.
Published Jul 22, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-15893 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-816l Firmware (Dlink).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 6, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- 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
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)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Nov 6, 2020
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816L devices 2.x before 1.10b04Beta02. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is enabled by default on port 1900. An attacker can perform command injection by injecting a payload into the Search Target (ST) field of the SSDP M-SEARCH discover packet.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 6, 2020 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-816l FirmwareDlink | 2.06, 2.06.b09-beta | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 22, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 6, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816L devices 2.x before 1.10b04Beta02.
Affected: Dir-816l Firmware (Dlink) versions 2.06, 2.06.b09-beta. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 6, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
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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