CVE-2018-15515

Name: CVE-2018-15515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-31T19:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CaptivelPortal service on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices will load a Trojan horse "quserex.dll" from the CaptivelPortal.exe subdirectory under the D-Link directory, which allows unprivileged local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CaptivelPortal service on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices will load a Trojan horse "quserex.dll" from the CaptivelPortal.exe subdirectory under the D-Link directory, which allows unprivileged local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Central Wifimanager	1.03_r0098

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150244/D-LINK-Central-WifiManager-CWM-100-1.03-r0098-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150244/D-LINK-Central-WifiManager-CWM-100-1.03-r0098-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15515?

How severe is CVE-2018-15515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15515?

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