CVE-2019-17621
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
93.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The UPnP endpoint URL /gena.cgi in the D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi router 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01 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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-06-29
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-07-20
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-17621?
The UPnP endpoint URL /gena.cgi in the D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi router 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01 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.
Is CVE-2019-17621 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-17621 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-07-20.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-17621?
CVE-2019-17621 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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