CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19300: Input Validation

First published: Thu Apr 11 2019(Updated: )

On D-Link DAP-1530 (A1) before firmware version 1.06b01, DAP-1610 (A1) before firmware version 1.06b01, DWR-111 (A1) before firmware version 1.02v02, DWR-116 (A1) before firmware version 1.06b03, DWR-512 (B1) before firmware version 2.02b01, DWR-711 (A1) through firmware version 1.11, DWR-712 (B1) before firmware version 2.04b01, DWR-921 (A1) before firmware version 1.02b01, and DWR-921 (B1) before firmware version 2.03b01, there exists an EXCU_SHELL file in the web directory. By sending a GET request with specially crafted headers to the /EXCU_SHELL URI, an attacker could execute arbitrary shell commands in the root context on the affected device. Other devices might be affected as well.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DAP-1530<=1.05
D-Link DAP-1530
D-Link DAP-1610<=1.05
D-Link DAP-1610
D-Link DWR-111 Firmware<=1.01
dlink DWR-111 firmware
D-Link DWR-116 Firmware=1.06-b1
D-Link DWR-116 Firmware=1.06-b2
D-Link DWR-116 Firmware<=1.05
D-Link DWR-116
D-Link DWR-512 Firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-512
dlink DWR-711<=1.11
D-Link DWR-711
D-Link DWR-712 firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-712 firmware
D-Link DWR-921 Firmware<=1.02
D-Link DWR-921
D-Link DWR-921 Firmware<=2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-19300?

    CVE-2018-19300 is classified as a remote command execution vulnerability that poses a high risk to affected D-Link devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-19300?

    To fix CVE-2018-19300, update the affected D-Link firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

  • Which D-Link devices are affected by CVE-2018-19300?

    CVE-2018-19300 affects D-Link DAP-1530, DAP-1610, DWR-111, DWR-116, DWR-512, DWR-711, and DWR-712 devices among others.

  • Can CVE-2018-19300 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-19300 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-19300?

    Yes, D-Link has released patches for CVE-2018-19300 in firmware updates that must be applied to vulnerable devices.

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