How severe is CVE-2019-12787?

CVE-2019-12787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-12787 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-2019-12787?

CVE-2019-12787 primarily affects Dlink Dir-818lw Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12787?

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-2019-12787 published?

CVE-2019-12787 was published on 2019-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12787

CVE-2019-12787 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-818lw Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-818lw Firmware
Published: 2019-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-818LW devices from 2.05.B03 to 2.06B01 BETA. There is a command injection in HNAP1 SetWanSettings via an XML injection of the value of the Gateway key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12787?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-818LW devices from 2.05.B03 to 2.06B01 BETA. There is a command injection in HNAP1 SetWanSettings via an XML injection of the value of the Gateway key.
How severe is CVE-2019-12787?: CVE-2019-12787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-12787 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-2019-12787?: CVE-2019-12787 primarily affects Dlink Dir-818lw Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12787?: 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-2019-12787 published?: CVE-2019-12787 was published on 2019-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/iot/dlink/dir818-2-protected.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-818lw_firmware:2.05.b03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-818lw_firmware:2.06b01:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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