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CVE-2013-10069: D-Link Devices Unauthenticated RCE

The web interface of multiple D-Link routers, including DIR-600 rev B (≤2.14b01) and DIR-300 rev B (≤2.13), contains an unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability in command.php, which improperly handles the cmd POST parameter. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw without authentication to spawn a Telnet service on a specified port, enabling persistent interactive shell access as root.

CriticalCVSS 10Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a critical unauthenticated remote command execution flaw in legacy D-Link DIR-600 rev B and DIR-300 rev B routers. An attacker reaching the web interface could gain root-level interactive access. The bundle shows public exploit references, but does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as urgent for any exposed legacy D-Link routers. The business risk is full device takeover at the network edge with no login required. If affected devices exist, remove exposure now and plan replacement or vendor-supported remediation.

Technical view

The vulnerable web interface improperly handles the command.php cmd POST parameter, enabling OS command injection without authentication. The source description says exploitation can start a Telnet service on an attacker-selected port and provide persistent root shell access. Affected versions named are DIR-600 rev B through 2.14b01 and DIR-300 rev B through 2.13.

Likely exposure

Highest exposure is legacy DIR-600 rev B or DIR-300 rev B devices with their web interface reachable from untrusted networks. Internal-only devices still matter if attackers gain network access. The bundle lacks reliable CPEs and has sparse structured affected-version metadata, so asset inventory is essential.

Exploitation context

Public exploit references are included, including Metasploit and Exploit-DB entries. That supports exploit availability, not active exploitation. The CVE bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms current in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

The bundle is strong on vulnerability mechanics and public exploit availability, but incomplete for vendor remediation. Structured affected data contains no CPEs and unhelpful version entries, while the description provides specific affected firmware ranges. Avoid asserting active exploitation without additional evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and prioritize any DIR-600 rev B or DIR-300 rev B devices.
  • Remove web management exposure from the internet immediately.
  • Restrict management access to trusted networks or VPN only.
  • Check D-Link guidance for supported firmware or replacement direction.
  • Replace unsupported legacy routers where no maintained fix exists.
  • Investigate and remove unexpected Telnet exposure on affected devices.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory router model, hardware revision, and firmware version.
  • Confirm whether web management is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review device configuration for unexpected Telnet services.
  • Check network monitoring for unauthorized management access attempts.
  • Compare findings against D-Link or trusted advisory guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
10 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
10CVSS 4.0CriticalCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

10Critical
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2013-10069Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
D-LinkDIR-600 rev B0unaffected
D-LinkDIR-300 rev B0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-78

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CWE-78 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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