What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19222?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-19222 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19222?

To fix ZDI-CAN-19222, update your D-Link DIR-825 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19222?

ZDI-CAN-19222 affects installations of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers that have the vulnerable YouTube plugin enabled.

Can ZDI-CAN-19222 be exploited remotely?

Yes, ZDI-CAN-19222 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers without the need for authentication.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-19222?

ZDI-CAN-19222 is a remote code execution vulnerability within the YouTube plugin of the xupnpd service.

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27/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-19222: D-Link DIR-825/EE xupnpd YouTube Plugin Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the YouTube 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DIR-825

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19222?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-19222 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19222?
To fix ZDI-CAN-19222, update your D-Link DIR-825 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19222?
ZDI-CAN-19222 affects installations of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers that have the vulnerable YouTube plugin enabled.
Can ZDI-CAN-19222 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-19222 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers without the need for authentication.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-19222?
ZDI-CAN-19222 is a remote code execution vulnerability within the YouTube plugin of the xupnpd service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19222?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-19222 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19222?
To fix ZDI-CAN-19222, update your D-Link DIR-825 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19222?
ZDI-CAN-19222 affects installations of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers that have the vulnerable YouTube plugin enabled.
Can ZDI-CAN-19222 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-19222 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers without the need for authentication.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-19222?
ZDI-CAN-19222 is a remote code execution vulnerability within the YouTube plugin of the xupnpd service.