CVE-2018-15517

Name: CVE-2018-15517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-31T19:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 44.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MailConnect feature on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices is intended to check a connection to an SMTP server but actually allows outbound TCP to any port on any IP address, leading to SSRF, as demonstrated by an index.php/System/MailConnect/host/127.0.0.1/port/22/secure/ URI.. EPSS estimates a 44.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MailConnect feature on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices is intended to check a connection to an SMTP server but actually allows outbound TCP to any port on any IP address, leading to SSRF, as demonstrated by an index.php/System/MailConnect/host/127.0.0.1/port/22/secure/ URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

44.10%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dlink	Central Wifimanager	1.03	R0098

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150243/D-LINK-Central-WifiManager-CWM-100-1.03-r0098-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150243/D-LINK-Central-WifiManager-CWM-100-1.03-r0098-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15517?

How severe is CVE-2018-15517?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 44.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15517?

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