CVE-2020-24581

Name: CVE-2020-24581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-22T19:15:13.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 12.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24581 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.. EPSS estimates a 12.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.65%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsl2888a Firmware	< au_2.31_v1.1.47ae55

References

https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/d-link-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-leading-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/d-link-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-leading-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24581?

How severe is CVE-2020-24581?

CVE-2020-24581 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24581?

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