CVE-2022-50596

Description

D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. The management interface is accessible over HTTP and HTTPS on the local and Wi-Fi networks and optionally from the Internet.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dir-1260_firmware	< 1.20b05
dlink	dir-1260	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10298

Other References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2022/05/11/d-link-dir-1260-getdevicesettings-pre-auth-command-injection-vulnerability/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-dir1260-getdevicesettings-unauthenticated-command-injection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50596? +

D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. The management interface is accessible over HTTP and HTTPS on the local and Wi-Fi networks and optionally from the Internet. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-50596? +

CVE-2022-50596 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50596? +

CVE-2022-50596 affects products from dlink, specifically: dir-1260, dir-1260_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50596? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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