How severe is CVE-2018-7859?

CVE-2018-7859 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-2018-7859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7859?

CVE-2018-7859 primarily affects Dlink Dgs-1510-20 Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7859?

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

When was CVE-2018-7859 published?

CVE-2018-7859 was published on 2019-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7859

CVE-2018-7859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dgs-1510-20 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dlink Dgs-1510-20 Firmware
Published: 2019-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in D-Link DGS-1510-series switches with firmware 1.20.011, 1.30.007, 1.31.B003 and older that may allow a remote attacker to inject malicious scripts in the device and execute commands via browser that is configuring the unit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7859?: A security vulnerability in D-Link DGS-1510-series switches with firmware 1.20.011, 1.30.007, 1.31.B003 and older that may allow a remote attacker to inject malicious scripts in the device and execute commands via browser that is configuring the unit.
How severe is CVE-2018-7859?: CVE-2018-7859 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-2018-7859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7859?: CVE-2018-7859 primarily affects Dlink Dgs-1510-20 Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7859 published?: CVE-2018-7859 was published on 2019-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10082

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-20_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-20_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28p_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28p_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28x_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28x_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28xmp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28xmp_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-28xmp_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52x_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52x_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52xmp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52xmp_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52xmp_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52_firmware:1.20.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1510-52_firmware:1.30.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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