CVE-2019-20501

Name: CVE-2019-20501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-05T15:15:11.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 90.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20501 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 Upgrade Firmware functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=upgrade firmwareRestore or firmwareServerip parameter.. EPSS estimates a 90.48% 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 Upgrade Firmware functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=upgrade firmwareRestore or firmwareServerip parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

90.48%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20501?

How severe is CVE-2019-20501?

CVE-2019-20501 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 90.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20501?

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