CVE-2014-8888 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Apr 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-815 routers via the remote administration interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-8888?

CVE-2014-8888 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The remote administration interface in D-Link DIR-815 devices with firmware before 2.03.B02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to an "HTTP command injection issue."

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-815 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2014-8888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xx98-2xf4-mjrf.