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CVE-2015-2049

9.0 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in D-Link DCS-931L with firmware 1.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.

Published Feb 23, 2015dlinkEPSS 66.67%

Overview

CVE-2015-2049 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dcs-931l_firmware. It was published on February 23, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in D-Link DCS-931L with firmware 1.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dcs-931l_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
dlinkdcs-931l_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2049?

CVE-2015-2049 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dcs-931l_firmware. It was published on February 23, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2049?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2049?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dcs-931l_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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