How severe is CVE-2018-15874?

CVE-2018-15874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15874?

CVE-2018-15874 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15874?

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

When was CVE-2018-15874 published?

CVE-2018-15874 was published on 2018-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15874

CVE-2018-15874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dlink Dir-615 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScript into the "Status -> Active Client Table" page via the hostname field in a DHCP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15874?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScript into the "Status -> Active Client Table" page via the hostname field in a DHCP request.
How severe is CVE-2018-15874?: CVE-2018-15874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15874?: CVE-2018-15874 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15874 published?: CVE-2018-15874 was published on 2018-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/reevesrs24/cve/blob/master/D-Link_DIR-615/xss_DHCP/dlink_dir615_xss_dhcp.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_firmware:20.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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