CVE-2013-10050: D-Link Dir-300 Firmware command injection (CVSS 8.8)

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and DIR-615 rev D v4.13) via the authenticated tools_vct.xgi CGI endpoint. The web interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the pingIp parameter, allowing attackers with valid credentials to inject arbitrary shell commands. Exploitation enables full device compromise, including spawning a telnet daemon and establishing a root shell. The vulnerability is present in firmware versions that expose tools_vct.xgi and use the Mathopd/1.5p6 web server. No vendor patch is available, and affected models are end-of-life.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

D-Link Dir-300 Firmware≤ 1.05

D-Link Dir-615 Firmware≤ 4.13

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_dir300_exec_telnet.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20140830203110/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-014ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25024Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27428Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/raw/25024Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-legacy-unauth-rce-2Third Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-10050 being actively exploited?

CVE-2013-10050 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 13.6%.

How severe is CVE-2013-10050?

CVE-2013-10050 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 13.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-10050?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-300 Firmware, D-Link Dir-615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-10050?

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

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