CVE-2024-23624Link Command Injection
A command injection vulnerability exists in the gena.cgi module of D-Link DAP-1650 devices.
Published Jan 29, 2024 · Updated Jun 17, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-23624 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dap-1650 Firmware (Dlink), Link, DAP-1650.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV since Oct 5, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 26% 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)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 5, 2026
980 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
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/d-link-dap-1650-gena-cgi-subscribe-command-injection-vulnerability/
- advisoryhttps://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/d-link-dap-1650-subscribe-callback-command-injection-vulnerability/
- advisoryhttps://github.com/goldds96/Report/blob/main/DLink/DIR-815/CI.md
- advisoryhttps://github.com/xiyuanhuaigu/cve/blob/main/rce.md
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252139
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?id.252139
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the gena.cgi module of D-Link DAP-1650 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain command execution on the device as root.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 5, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dap-1650 FirmwareDlink | See advisory | n/a |
| Link | See advisory | n/a |
| DAP-1650 | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 29, 2024
Last updated
Jun 17, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisoryblog.exodusintel.com · d-link-dap-1650-gena-cgi-subscribe-command-inje…
- advisoryblog.exodusintel.com · d-link-dap-1650-subscribe-callback-command-inje…
- advisorygithub.com · CI.md
- advisorygithub.com · rce.md
- advisoryvuldb.com
FAQ
Common Questions.
A command injection vulnerability exists in the gena.cgi module of D-Link DAP-1650 devices.
Affected: Dap-1650 Firmware (Dlink); Link; DAP-1650. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV since Oct 5, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
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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