CVE-2014-100005

Name: CVE-2014-100005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-13T11:59:04.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 42.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-100005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-600 router (rev. Bx) with firmware before 2.17b02 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) create an administrator account or (2) enable remote management via a crafted configuration module to hedwig.cgi, (3) activate new configuration settings via a SETCFG,SAVE,ACTIVATE action to pigwidgeon.cgi, or (4) send a ping via a ping action to diagnostic.php.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 42.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-600 router (rev. Bx) with firmware before 2.17b02 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) create an administrator account or (2) enable remote management via a crafted configuration module to hedwig.cgi, (3) activate new configuration settings via a SETCFG,SAVE,ACTIVATE action to pigwidgeon.cgi, or (4) send a ping via a ping action to diagnostic.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

42.41%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 6, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-600 Firmware	<= 2.16ww

References

http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/csrf-unauthorized-remote-admin-access/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57304Broken Link
http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10018Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/csrf-unauthorized-remote-admin-access/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57304Broken Link
http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10018Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-100005US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-100005?

How severe is CVE-2014-100005?

CVE-2014-100005 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-100005?

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