What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19461?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-19461 is critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19461?

To fix ZDI-CAN-19461, users should update their D-Link DIR-825/EE routers to the latest firmware provided by D-Link.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19461?

ZDI-CAN-19461 affects users of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers that have the vulnerable Dreambox plugin for the xupnpd service.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19461?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19461, making it particularly dangerous.

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ZDI-CAN-19461

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26/3/2025

ZDI-CAN-19461: D-Link DIR-825/EE xupnpd Dreambox 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 Dreambox 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/AC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19461?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-19461 is critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19461?
To fix ZDI-CAN-19461, users should update their D-Link DIR-825/EE routers to the latest firmware provided by D-Link.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19461?
ZDI-CAN-19461 affects users of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers that have the vulnerable Dreambox plugin for the xupnpd service.
What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-19461?
ZDI-CAN-19461 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19461?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19461, making it particularly dangerous.

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