How severe is CVE-2015-5999?

CVE-2015-5999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5999?

CVE-2015-5999 affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5999?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-5999 published?

CVE-2015-5999 was published on 2015-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5999

CVE-2015-5999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816l Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Dlink Dir-816l Firmware
Published: 2015-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the D-Link DIR-816L Wireless Router with firmware before 2.06.B09_BETA allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the admin password, (2) change the network policy, or (3) possibly have other unspecified impact via crafted requests to hedwig.cgi and pigwidgeon.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5999?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the D-Link DIR-816L Wireless Router with firmware before 2.06.B09_BETA allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the admin password, (2) change the network policy, or (3) possibly have other unspecified impact via crafted requests to hedwig.cgi and pigwidgeon.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2015-5999?: CVE-2015-5999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5999?: CVE-2015-5999 affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5999?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5999 published?: CVE-2015-5999 was published on 2015-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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