CVE-2022-40719: D-Link DIR-2150 xupnpd_generic Plugin Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 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 xupnpdgeneric.lua plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. When parsing the feed parameter, the process does not properly validate 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-15906.

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 xupnpdgeneric.lua plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. When parsing the feed parameter, the process does not properly validate 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.

ZDI

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jan 26, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40719?

CVE-2022-40719 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-40719?

CVE-2022-40719 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-40719?

The affected software for CVE-2022-40719 is D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers.

4

Do I need authentication to exploit CVE-2022-40719?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-40719.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-40719?

To fix CVE-2022-40719, install the appropriate patches or firmware updates provided by D-Link.

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