CVE-2024-0769
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitUNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01.
Published Jan 21, 2024 · Updated Oct 30, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-0769 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-859 Firmware (Dlink), DIR-859.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 25, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% 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.
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)
83%
Higher than 99.6% 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
UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-251666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 25, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 25, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-859 FirmwareDlink | 1.06-beta1 | n/a |
| DIR-859 | >= 1.06B01 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 25, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 25, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 25, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 25, 2025
Last updated
Oct 30, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?id.251666
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-859 1.06B01.
Affected: Dir-859 Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.06-beta1; DIR-859 versions >= 1.06B01. 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 Jun 25, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jun 25, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 16, 2025.
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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