CVE-2013-10048

CVE-2013-10048 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in various legacy D-Link routers—including DIR-300 rev B and DIR-600 (firmware ≤ 2.13 and ≤ 2.14b01, respectively)—due to improper input handling in the unauthenticated command.php endpoint. By sending specially crafted POST requests, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges, allowing full takeover of the device. This includes launching services such as Telnet, exfiltrating credentials, modifying system configuration, and disrupting availability. The flaw stems from the lack of authentication and inadequate sanitation of the cmd parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-10048?
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in various legacy D-Link routers—including DIR-300 rev B and DIR-600 (firmware ≤ 2.13 and ≤ 2.14b01, respectively)—due to improper input handling in the unauthenticated command.php endpoint. By sending specially crafted POST requests, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges, allowing full takeover of the device. This includes launching services such as Telnet, exfiltrating credentials, modifying system configuration, and disrupting availability. The flaw stems from the lack of authentication and inadequate sanitation of the cmd parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-10048?
CVE-2013-10048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-10048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-10048?
CVE-2013-10048 primarily affects Dlink Dir-300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-10048?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2013-10048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2013-10048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-7272.
When was CVE-2013-10048 published?
CVE-2013-10048 was published on 2025-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

More vulnerabilities in Dlink Dir-300 Firmware

All CVEs affecting Dlink Dir-300 Firmware →

Other CWE-78 (OS Command Injection) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-78 (OS Command Injection) vulnerabilities →