CVE-2013-10048: D-Link Dir-300 Firmware command injection (CVSS 9.8)

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in various legacy D-Link routers—including DIR-300 rev B and DIR-600 (firmware ≤ 2.13 and ≤ 2.14b01, respectively)—due to improper input handling in the unauthenticated command.php endpoint. By sending specially crafted POST requests, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges, allowing full takeover of the device. This includes launching services such as Telnet, exfiltrating credentials, modifying system configuration, and disrupting availability. The flaw stems from the lack of authentication and inadequate sanitation of the cmd parameter.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

D-Link Dir-300 Firmware≤ 2.13

D-Link Dir-600 Firmware≤ 2.14b01

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_command_php_exec_noauth.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20131022221648/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-003ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24453Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27528Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-legacy-unauth-rceThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-10048 being actively exploited?

CVE-2013-10048 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 17.1%.

How severe is CVE-2013-10048?

CVE-2013-10048 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 17.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-10048?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-300 Firmware, D-Link Dir-600 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-10048?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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