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CVE-2019-15656

7.5 · HIGH

D-Link DSL-2875AL and DSL-2877AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to information disclosure via a simple crafted request to index.asp on the web management server because of username_v and passwor…

Published Mar 19, 2020CWE-200EPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2019-15656 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

D-Link DSL-2875AL and DSL-2877AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to information disclosure via a simple crafted request to index.asp on the web management server because of username_v and password_v variables.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15656?

CVE-2019-15656 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-15656?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-15656?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-15656?

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