CVE-2019-17621 — Actively Exploited: DIR-859 Router (D-Link)
D-Link DIR-859 router contains a command execution vulnerability in the UPnP endpoint URL, /gena.cgi. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute system commands as root by sending a specially crafted HTTP SUBSCRIBE request to the UPnP service when connecting to the local network.
| CVE ID | CVE-2019-17621 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | D-Link |
| Product | DIR-859 Router |
| Vulnerability name | D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2023-06-29 |
| Remediation due | 2023-07-20 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. |
| Description | D-Link DIR-859 router contains a command execution vulnerability in the UPnP endpoint URL, /gena.cgi. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute system commands as root by sending a specially crafted HTTP SUBSCRIBE request to the UPnP service when connecting to the local network. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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