CVE-2019-13482 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 10 Jul 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-818LW routers via shell metacharacters in the HNAP1 SetWanSettings Type field.

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

What is CVE-2019-13482?

CVE-2019-13482 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-818LW devices with firmware 2.06betab01. There is a command injection in HNAP1 (exploitable with Authentication) via shell metacharacters in the Type field to SetWanSettings.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-818lw Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13482 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-2019-13482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4w6p-pfw8-88pv.