CVE-2018-6212

Name: CVE-2018-6212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-20T16:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On D-Link DIR-620 devices with a certain customized (by ISP) variant of firmware 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22, a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is possible as a result of missed filtration for special characters in the "Search" field and incorrect processing of the XMLHttpRequest object.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On D-Link DIR-620 devices with a certain customized (by ISP) variant of firmware 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22, a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is possible as a result of missed filtration for special characters in the "Search" field and incorrect processing of the XMLHttpRequest object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.0.3
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.0.37
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.3.1
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.3.3
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.3.7
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	1.4.0
D-Link	Dir-620 Firmware	2.0.22

References

http://www.securitynewspaper.com/2018/05/25/d-link-dir-620-routers-critical-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://securelist.com/backdoors-in-d-links-backyard/85530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/72839/hacking/d-link-dir-620-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-account-found-in-d-link-dir-620-routers/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitynewspaper.com/2018/05/25/d-link-dir-620-routers-critical-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://securelist.com/backdoors-in-d-links-backyard/85530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/72839/hacking/d-link-dir-620-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-account-found-in-d-link-dir-620-routers/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6212?

How severe is CVE-2018-6212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6212?

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