CVE-2015-2051: D-Link DIR-645 Router Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 23, 2015
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Updated

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Other sources

D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected components
D-Link DIR-645 Router
All of the following
Dlink Dir-645 Firmware<1.05b01
Dlink Dir-645=a1
Dlink Dir-645 Firmware<=1.04b12
Dlink Dir-645=a1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Disconnect any D-Link DIR-645 routers (affected firmware 1.04b12 and earlier) from networks if still in use: unplug WAN/LAN cables, disable wireless interfaces, or power off the device to isolate it from the Internet and internal networks (the product is end-of-life).

Event History

Feb 23, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Dec 29, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:09 PM
Dec 30, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:17 AM
Sep 8, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:46 AM
News Published
via The Register·11:49 AM
Oct 27, 58278
Event
via NVD·04:17 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2051?

CVE-2015-2051 is considered to have a high severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable D-Link DIR-645 routers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2051?

To fix CVE-2015-2051, update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-645 router to a version later than 1.04b12.

3

Which versions of D-Link DIR-645 are affected by CVE-2015-2051?

CVE-2015-2051 affects the D-Link DIR-645 router with firmware versions up to and including 1.04b12.

4

Can CVE-2015-2051 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2051 can be exploited remotely through the HNAP interface of the D-Link DIR-645 router.

5

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-2051?

CVE-2015-2051 specifically affects the D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with the vulnerable firmware versions.

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