Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dir-2150 Firmware | <= 4.0.1 |
| Dlink | Dir-2150 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1223/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1223/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40719?
CVE-2022-40719 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerabil...
How severe is CVE-2022-40719?
CVE-2022-40719 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40719?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-2150 Firmware, Dlink Dir-2150.