Exploited
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-20017: D-Link DSL-2750B Devices Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 19 2022(Updated: )

D-Link DSL-2750B devices before 1.05 allow remote unauthenticated command injection via the login.cgi cli parameter, as exploited in the wild in 2016 through 2022.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DSL-2750B
All of
D-Link DSL-2750B<1.05
Dlink Dsl-2750b Firmware
D-Link DSL-2750B<1.05
Dlink Dsl-2750b Firmware

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-20017?

    CVE-2016-20017 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote unauthenticated command injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-20017?

    To fix CVE-2016-20017, upgrade the D-Link DSL-2750B firmware to version 1.05 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2016-20017?

    The D-Link DSL-2750B devices running firmware versions prior to 1.05 are affected by CVE-2016-20017.

  • Can CVE-2016-20017 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-20017 allows for remote exploitation without authentication.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-20017?

    CVE-2016-20017 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.

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