Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-6530 is a critical command-injection flaw in several D-Link DIR-series routers. An unauthenticated remote attacker could execute operating-system commands through the SOAP CGI service. CISA lists it in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so treat exposed or unpatched devices as urgent business risk. Exposure is most concerning where affected D-Link DIR-880L, DIR-868L, DIR-865L, or DIR-860L routers run listed vulnerable firmware and have management or SOAP CGI functionality reachable from untrusted networks, especially the Internet. Internal-only devices still present risk if attackers gain network access. Prioritize remediation immediately for any affected router reachable from the Internet or used in sensitive networks. Because this is critical, unauthenticated, and in CISA KEV, delaying action increases risk of compromise, outage, or attacker foothold through network edge equipment. Mitigation focus: Identify affected D-Link DIR-880L, DIR-868L, DIR-865L, and DIR-860L routers.; Upgrade to vendor firmware versions referenced in D-Link patch notes where applicable.; If no supported firmware is available, consult D-Link guidance and plan replacement..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/TheBeeMan/Pwning-multiple-dlink-router-via-SOAP-protoCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-6530CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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