CVE-2019-20500
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CVE-2019-20500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 96.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dwl-2600ap Firmware | <= 4.2.0.15 |
References
- https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10113Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46841Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10113Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46841Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-20500US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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