CVE-2019-10039: Critical severity d-link dir-816l firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router only checks the random token when authorizing a goform request. An attacker can get this token from dirlogin.asp and use an API URL /goform/setSysAdm to edit the web or system account without authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dlink Dir-816 Firmware=1.11
Dlink DIR-816=a2

Event History

Mar 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-10039?

CVE-2019-10039 is a vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router that allows an attacker to edit the web or system account without authentication.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-10039?

CVE-2019-10039 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-10039?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-10039 by obtaining the random token from dir_login.asp and using the API URL /goform/setSysAdm to edit the web or system account without authentication.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-10039?

The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 firmware is affected by CVE-2019-10039.

5

Is the D-Link DIR-816 A2 router vulnerable to CVE-2019-10039?

No, the D-Link DIR-816 A2 router is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-10039.

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