8.8
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-43646: D-Link DIR-825/EE xupnpd Vimeo Plugin Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Vimeo plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044. 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 admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-19463.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DIR-825
Dlink Dir-825\/ee Firmware<=1.0.9
Dlink Dir-825\/ee=r2
Dlink Dir-825\/ac Firmware<=1.0.9
Dlink Dir-825\/ac=g1a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-43646?

    CVE-2022-43646 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-43646?

    CVE-2022-43646 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2022-43646 affect D-Link DIR-825 routers?

    CVE-2022-43646 affects D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-43646?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-43646.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-43646?

    To fix CVE-2022-43646, users should apply the necessary updates or patches provided by D-Link.

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