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CVE-2019-19225

7.5 · HIGH

A Broken Access Control vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2680 web administration interface (Firmware EU_1.03) allows an attacker to change DNS servers without being authenticated on the admin interf…

Published Mar 4, 2020CWE-306EPSS 2.53%

Overview

CVE-2019-19225 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 4, 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

A Broken Access Control vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2680 web administration interface (Firmware EU_1.03) allows an attacker to change DNS servers without being authenticated on the admin interface by submitting a crafted Forms/dns_1 POST request.

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-2019-19225?

CVE-2019-19225 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 4, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-19225?

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-2019-19225?

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.

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