RCE in Dlink Dwl-2600ap
CVE-2019-20500
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…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.971 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Dlink Dwl-2600ap
- Dlink Dwl-2600ap_firmware
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-20500?
- CVE-2019-20500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dwl-2600ap, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2019-20500?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-20500 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-20500 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-06-29), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.