CVE-2019-17621 - D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10147

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17621