CVE-2015-2051: D-Link DIR-645 Router Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-2051 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Command Injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-645 Router. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 10-02-2022. EPSS estimates a 97.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 23-02-2015
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-02-2022
   Added to CISA KEVD-Link DIR-645 Router Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
3. 10-08-2022
   CISA remediation dueThe impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
4. 22-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.