How severe is CVE-2016-10405?

CVE-2016-10405 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-2016-10405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10405?

CVE-2016-10405 affects D-link Dir-600l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10405?

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.

When was CVE-2016-10405 published?

CVE-2016-10405 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10405

CVE-2016-10405 is a critical-severity vulnerability in D-link Dir-600l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: D-link Dir-600l Firmware
Published: 2017-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in D-Link DIR-600L routers (rev. Ax) with firmware before FW1.17.B01 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10405?: Session fixation vulnerability in D-Link DIR-600L routers (rev. Ax) with firmware before FW1.17.B01 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-10405?: CVE-2016-10405 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-2016-10405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10405?: CVE-2016-10405 affects D-link Dir-600l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10405?: 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.
When was CVE-2016-10405 published?: CVE-2016-10405 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-600L/DIR-600L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.17.B01_EN_WW.PDF

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-600l_firmware:*:b01:*:*:*:*:*:*

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