How severe is CVE-2018-10431?

CVE-2018-10431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10431?

CVE-2018-10431 affects D-link Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10431?

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-2018-10431 published?

CVE-2018-10431 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10431

CVE-2018-10431 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-link Dir-615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: D-link Dir-615 Firmware
Published: 2018-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-615 2.5.17 devices allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the Host field of the System / Traceroute screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10431?: D-Link DIR-615 2.5.17 devices allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the Host field of the System / Traceroute screen.
How severe is CVE-2018-10431?: CVE-2018-10431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10431?: CVE-2018-10431 affects D-link Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10431?: 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-2018-10431 published?: CVE-2018-10431 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/imsebao/404team/blob/master/dlink/dlink_dir615_rce.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-615_firmware:2.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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