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CVE-2019-20500

D-Link DWL-2600AP Access Point Command Injection

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 96.7%
  1. Published5 Mar 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV29 Jun 2023
  3. Remediation due20 Jul 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

D-Link DWL-2600AP access point contains an authenticated command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.

Added to KEV: 29 Jun 2023Federal remediation due: 20 Jul 2023

Description

D-Link DWL-2600AP 4.2.0.15 Rev A devices have an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

D-Link Dwl-2600ap Firmware≤ 4.2.0.15

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-20500 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-20500 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 29 Jun 2023.

How severe is CVE-2019-20500?

CVE-2019-20500 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 96.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-20500?

Affected products include D-Link Dwl-2600ap Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20500?

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

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.