How severe is CVE-2019-13560?

CVE-2019-13560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13560?

CVE-2019-13560 affects Dlink Dir-655 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13560?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13560 published?

CVE-2019-13560 was published on 2019-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13560

CVE-2019-13560 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-655 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Dlink Dir-655 Firmware
Published: 2019-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13560?: D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-13560?: CVE-2019-13560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13560?: CVE-2019-13560 affects Dlink Dir-655 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13560 published?: CVE-2019-13560 was published on 2019-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-655_firmware:3.02b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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