Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-10059 is an authenticated command injection issue in legacy D-Link router administration pages. If attackers can log in, including through unchanged default credentials, they may run operating-system commands on the router. This can compromise traffic routing, availability, and network trust.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority legacy infrastructure risk. The highest-value action is to find and retire or isolate affected routers, because compromise of a border or internal router can undermine multiple downstream controls.
Technical view
The issue is reported in the tools_vct.htm diagnostic interface, tested on D-Link DIR-615H1 firmware 8.04. Unsanitized input from ping_ipaddr reaches an OS command context. The bundle cites public exploit references, but does not identify a vendor patch or confirmed active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where legacy D-Link DIR-615H1 devices remain in service, especially if router administration is internet-accessible, reachable from untrusted networks, or still uses default credentials. The exact affected product scope is incomplete in the bundle.
Exploitation context
Public exploit material is referenced by Rapid7, Exploit-DB, and an archived advisory. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild. Authentication is required, but default credentials can make real-world access easier.
Researcher notes
The affected-scope evidence is narrow: DIR-615H1 firmware 8.04 is explicitly tested, while broader “various D-Link routers” language is not fully enumerated. Do not assume other models are affected without verification. Avoid live exploit validation unless authorized and controlled.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory D-Link DIR-615H1 and similar legacy D-Link routers.
- Remove or replace unsupported affected routers where feasible.
- Restrict router administration to trusted management networks only.
- Disable remote administration unless explicitly required.
- Change default credentials and enforce strong unique administrator passwords.
- Check D-Link or trusted advisory guidance for supported firmware or replacement direction.
Validation and detection
- Confirm device model and firmware version for all D-Link routers.
- Verify administrative interfaces are not exposed to the internet.
- Check whether default or shared administrator credentials remain in use.
- Review router logs for unusual administrator access or configuration changes.
- Confirm tools_vct.htm diagnostics are not reachable from untrusted networks.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
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8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_dir615_up_exec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24477CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25609CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150921102603/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-008CVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-legacy-os-command-injectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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