CVE-2013-10050

Name: CVE-2013-10050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-01T21:15:26.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 9.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-10050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and DIR-615 rev D v4.13) via the authenticated tools_vct.xgi CGI endpoint. The web interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the pingIp parameter, allowing attackers with valid credentials to inject arbitrary shell commands. EPSS estimates a 9.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and DIR-615 rev D v4.13) via the authenticated tools_vct.xgi CGI endpoint. The web interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the pingIp parameter, allowing attackers with valid credentials to inject arbitrary shell commands. Exploitation enables full device compromise, including spawning a telnet daemon and establishing a root shell. The vulnerability is present in firmware versions that expose tools_vct.xgi and use the Mathopd/1.5p6 web server. No vendor patch is available, and affected models are end-of-life.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

9.64%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-300 Firmware	<= 1.05
Dlink	Dir-615 Firmware	<= 4.13

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_dir300_exec_telnet.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20140830203110/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-014Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25024Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27428Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-legacy-unauth-rce-2Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/raw/25024Exploit

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-10050?

How severe is CVE-2013-10050?

CVE-2013-10050 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-10050?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST