CVE-2013-4855
CVE-2013-4855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-865l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Dlink Dir-865l Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
D-Link DIR-865L has SMB Symlink Traversal due to misconfiguration in the SMB service allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4855?
- D-Link DIR-865L has SMB Symlink Traversal due to misconfiguration in the SMB service allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4855?
- CVE-2013-4855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-4855 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4855?
- CVE-2013-4855 affects Dlink Dir-865l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4855?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-4855 published?
- CVE-2013-4855 was published on 2019-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://www.ise.io/casestudies/exploiting-soho-routers/
- https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/
- https://www.ise.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/soho_defcon21.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-865l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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