CVE-2022-3210: D-Link DIR-2150 xupnpd ui_upload Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-15905.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dlink Dir-2150 Firmware<=4.0.1
Dlink Dir-2150
D-Link DIR-2150

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:41 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3210?

CVE-2022-3210 is a command injection remote code execution vulnerability in D-Link DIR-2150 routers.

2

How can I exploit CVE-2022-3210?

Network-adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2022-3210 to execute arbitrary commands on affected D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers without authentication.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3210?

CVE-2022-3210 has a severity score of 8.8 (High).

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-3210?

D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers are affected by CVE-2022-3210.

5

How do I fix CVE-2022-3210?

To fix CVE-2022-3210, D-Link users should refer to the official support website or contact D-Link for firmware updates and patches.

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