Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Some D-Link extenders and routers contained a web-accessible component that could let an attacker run system commands as root. For affected branch offices, retail sites, or remote-access locations, compromise could mean device takeover and a foothold into the network.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any internet-exposed or business-critical device. A successful attack could give full control of the router or extender, affecting network availability and internal security boundaries.
Technical view
CVE-2018-19300 is a remote command execution issue involving an EXCU_SHELL file in the web directory of listed D-Link DAP and DWR devices. The CVE states crafted HTTP headers to that URI could execute arbitrary shell commands in the root context. Other devices might also be affected, but evidence is not complete.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where listed D-Link DAP-1530, DAP-1610, or DWR router models run vulnerable firmware and their web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Confirm hardware revision, not just model name.
Exploitation context
The provided sources describe the vulnerable behavior, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public awareness dates back to 2019, so legacy deployments remain the main concern.
Researcher notes
The affected list is specific but not exhaustive; the CVE says other devices might be affected. No CVSS, CWE, or KEV evidence is included. Avoid assuming exploit-in-the-wild status without another cited source.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected devices to fixed firmware versions named by D-Link where available.
- For DWR-711 and uncertain models, check current D-Link guidance and support status.
- Remove internet exposure to device management interfaces.
- Replace unsupported devices if no fixed firmware is available.
- Prioritize remote or branch devices that bridge trusted networks.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DAP and DWR devices by exact model, revision, and firmware.
- Compare firmware against the affected versions listed in the CVE record.
- Confirm management interfaces are not reachable from the internet.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2018-19300 coverage.
- Check D-Link advisory status for devices without a named fixed version.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.greenbone.net/schwerwiegende-sicherheitsluecke-in-d-link-routern-entdeckt/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://community.greenbone.net/t/cve-2018-19300-remote-command-execution-vulnerability-in-d-link-dwr-and-dap-routers/1772CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://eu.dlink.com/de/de/support/support-news/2019/march/19/remote-command-execution-vulnerability-in-d-link-dwr-and-dap-routersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.greenbone.net/en/serious-vulnerability-discovered-in-d-link-routers/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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