CVE-2019-13560

Name: CVE-2019-13560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-11T15:15:11.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13560 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.58%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-655 Firmware	3.02b05

References

ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-655/REVC/DIR-655_REVC_RELEASE_NOTES_v3.02B05_BETA03.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/contentassets/7188fe7f130846ffa31827fc1661d120/setupwizard.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/about-us/newsroom-and-events/blog/2019/july/the-d-link-dir-655c-from-nothing-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-655/REVC/DIR-655_REVC_RELEASE_NOTES_v3.02B05_BETA03.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/contentassets/7188fe7f130846ffa31827fc1661d120/setupwizard.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/about-us/newsroom-and-events/blog/2019/july/the-d-link-dir-655c-from-nothing-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13560?

D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.

How severe is CVE-2019-13560?

CVE-2019-13560 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13560?

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-2019-13560?

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Source: NVD / NIST