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CVE-2022-40719

8.8 · HIGH

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers.

Published Jan 26, 2023CWE-78EPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2022-40719 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 4.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the xupnpd_generic.lua plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044 by default. When parsing the feed parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-15906.

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.

References

Refsupportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10304Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1223/Refsupportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10304Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1223/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40719?

CVE-2022-40719 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-40719?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-40719?

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-2022-40719?

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