CVE-2018-6530: D-Link Multiple Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2018
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Updated

Multiple D-Link routers contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for execution of OS commands.

Other sources

OS command injection vulnerability in soap.cgi (soapcgimain in cgibin) in D-Link DIR-880L DIR-880LREVAFIRMWAREPATCH1.08B04 and previous versions, DIR-868L DIR868LA1FW112b04 and previous versions, DIR-65L DIR-865LREVAFIRMWAREPATCH1.08.B01 and previous versions, and DIR-860L DIR860LA1FW110b04 and previous versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the service parameter.

Affected Software

17 affected components
D-Link Multiple Routers
D-Link Dir-860l Firmware<=a1_fw110b04
Dlink Dir-860l
Dlink Dir-865l Firmware<=reva_firmware_patch_1.08.b01
Dlink Dir-865l
Dlink Dir-868l Firmware<=a1_fw112b04
Dlink DIR-868L
D-Link Dir-880l Firmware<=reva_firmware_patch_1.08b04
Dlink Dir-880l
All of the following
Dlink Dir-860l Firmware<=1.10b04
Dlink Dir-860l=a1
All of the following
Dlink Dir-865l Firmware<=1.08b01
Dlink Dir-865l=a1
All of the following
Dlink Dir-868l Firmware<=1.12b04
Dlink DIR-868L=a1
All of the following
Dlink Dir-880l Firmware<=1.08b04
Dlink Dir-880l=a1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-880L to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in DIR-880L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08B04
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-868L to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in DIR868LA1_FW112b04
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-65L to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08.B01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-860L to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in DIR860LA1_FW110b04
  5. Compensating control

    If the affected device has entered end-of-life, disconnect it if still in use.

  6. Compensating control

    Verify that the vendor’s fix under CVE-2018-20114 is applied so it properly patches the KEV entry CVE-2018-6530.

Event History

Mar 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 8, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 20, 58448
Event
via NVD·02:57 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6530?

CVE-2018-6530 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in multiple D-Link routers.

2

Which D-Link routers are affected by CVE-2018-6530?

CVE-2018-6530 affects D-Link DIR-880L, DIR-868L, DIR-865L, and DIR-860L routers.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6530?

CVE-2018-6530 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-6530?

To fix CVE-2018-6530, you should apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6530?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-6530 on the D-Link support announcement and GitHub repository links provided in the references.

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