CVE-2015-2051

Name: CVE-2015-2051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-23T17:59:08.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 97.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2051 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

97.10%

99.9th 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 Aug 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-645 Firmware	< 1.05b01

References

http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10051Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72623Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74870Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10282Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37171/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10051Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72623Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74870Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37171/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2051US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2051?

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

How severe is CVE-2015-2051?

CVE-2015-2051 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2051?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-2051?

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Source: NVD / NIST