CVE-2019-17621
D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run DIR-859 Router, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jul 20, 2023.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
The UPnP endpoint URL /gena.cgi in the D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi router 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01 allows an Unauthenticated remote attacker to execute system commands as root, by sending a specially crafted HTTP SUBSCRIBE request to the UPnP service when connecting to the local network.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DIR-859 Router | D-Link | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2019-17621 scored CVSS 9.8: D-Link DIR-859 Router, D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched DIR-859 Router systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2019-17621: D-Link DIR-859 Router, D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for D-Link DIR-859 Router. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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