CVE-2019-16190 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Sep 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication on D-Link routers by accessing specific PHP files directly, gaining unauthorized access to the web 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-2019-16190?

CVE-2019-16190 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SharePort Web Access on D-Link DIR-868L REVB through 2.03, DIR-885L REVA through 1.20, and DIR-895L REVA through 1.21 devices allows Authentication Bypass, as demonstrated by a direct request to folder_view.php or category_view.php.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16190?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Dlink Dir-868l Firmware, Dlink Dir-885l Firmware, Dlink Dir-895l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16190?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-16190 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16190 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-65w6-j2xm-7x4c.