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CVE-2019-17621

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed

Published: 2019-12-30 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD

Stored catalog record

Source record retrieved 2026-10-28T11:37:54.926477+00:00. Scheduled imports handle updates; this page does not assert that the provider was queried just now.

Vulnerability overview

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.

Patch review priority

Known exploitation: prioritize review

  • CISA KEV lists real-world exploitation.

FIRST EPSS: 90.61% · percentile 99.8 · score date 2026-10-27.

EPSS estimates probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It does not measure your exposure or prove exploitation. The elevated threshold is 10%; CISA KEV takes precedence. About FIRST EPSS ↗

Severity and scoring

CVSS score
9.8 · CRITICAL
CVSS version
3.1
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-78

CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.

Known exploitation and remediation

Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Affected product
D-Link · DIR-859 Router
Added to catalog
2023-06-29
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
CISA remediation due date
2023-07-20

CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.

Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.

Affected products and versions

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-859_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.05b03

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-859_firmware:1.06b01:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-822_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 2.03b01

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-822_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 3.12b04

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.00b06

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823_firmware:1.00b06:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-865l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.07b01

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-868l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.12b04

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-868l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 2.05b02

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-869_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.03b02

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-869_firmware:1.03b02:beta02:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-880l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.08b04

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.11b01

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890l_firmware:1.11b01:beta01:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.11b01

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890r_firmware:1.11b01:beta01:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-885l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.12b05

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-885r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.12b05

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-895l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.12b10

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-895r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 1.12b10

  • cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-818lx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.

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