CVE-2021-39509: Command Injection

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in D-Link DIR-816 DIR-816A2FWv1.10CNB05R1B011D88210 The HTTP request parameter is used in the handler function of /goform/form2userconfig.cgi route, which can construct the user name string to delete the user function. This can lead to command injection through shell metacharacters.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dlink Dir-816 Firmware=1.10cnb05_r1b011d88210
Dlink DIR-816=a2
All of the following
Dlink Dir-816 Firmware=1.10cnb05_r1b011d88210
Dlink DIR-816=a2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-816 DIR-816A2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in DIR-816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210Patch DIR-816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39509?

The severity of CVE-2021-39509 is critical with a score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2021-39509 affect D-Link DIR-816 Firmware?

CVE-2021-39509 affects D-Link DIR-816 Firmware version 1.10cnb05_r1b011d88210.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39509?

CVE-2021-39509 allows for command injection through shell metacharacters, which can lead to unauthorized execution of commands.

4

Are there any known fixes or patches for CVE-2021-39509?

At the moment, there are no known fixes or patches available for CVE-2021-39509. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security bulletin for updates.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39509?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-39509 at the following sources: [GitHub - doudoudedi/main-DIR-816_A2_Command-injection](https://github.com/doudoudedi/main-DIR-816_A2_Command-injection), [GitHub - doudoudedi/main-DIR-816_A2_Command-injection/blob/main/injection.md](https://github.com/doudoudedi/main-DIR-816_A2_Command-injection/blob/main/injection.md), [D-Link Security Bulletin](https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/).

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