How severe is CVE-2018-15515?

CVE-2018-15515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15515?

CVE-2018-15515 affects Dlink Central Wifimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15515?

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-2018-15515 published?

CVE-2018-15515 was published on 2019-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15515

CVE-2018-15515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Central Wifimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dlink Central Wifimanager
Published: 2019-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CaptivelPortal service on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices will load a Trojan horse "quserex.dll" from the CaptivelPortal.exe subdirectory under the D-Link directory, which allows unprivileged local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15515?: The CaptivelPortal service on D-Link Central WiFiManager CWM-100 1.03 r0098 devices will load a Trojan horse "quserex.dll" from the CaptivelPortal.exe subdirectory under the D-Link directory, which allows unprivileged local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-15515?: CVE-2018-15515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15515?: CVE-2018-15515 affects Dlink Central Wifimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15515?: 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-2018-15515 published?: CVE-2018-15515 was published on 2019-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dlink:central_wifimanager:1.03_r0098:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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