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CVE-2019-17621 Detail

Description

The UPnP endpoint URL /gena.cgi in the D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi router 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01 allows an Unauthenticated remote attacker to execute system commands as root, by sending a specially crafted HTTP SUBSCRIBE request to the UPnP service when connecting to the local network.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156054/D-Link-DIR-859-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.html CVE, MITRE Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://medium.com/%40s1kr10s/d-link-dir-859-rce-unautenticated-cve-2019-17621-en-d94b47a15104 CVE, MITRE Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://medium.com/%40s1kr10s/d-link-dir-859-rce-unautenticated-cve-2019-17621-es-fad716629ff9 CVE, MITRE Broken Link 
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10146 CVE, MITRE Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10147 CVE, MITRE Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-17621 CISA-ADP US Government Resource 
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin CVE, MITRE Vendor Advisory 
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/dlink_proposed_order_and_judgment_7-2-19.pdf CVE, MITRE Third Party Advisory  US Government Resource 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
D-Link DIR-859 Router Command Execution Vulnerability 06/29/2023 07/20/2023 Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') cwe source acceptance level NIST   CISA-ADP  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2019-17621
NVD Published Date:
12/30/2019
NVD Last Modified:
06/16/2026
Source:
MITRE