How severe is CVE-2019-15528?

CVE-2019-15528 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-2019-15528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15528?

CVE-2019-15528 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15528?

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-2019-15528 published?

CVE-2019-15528 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15528

CVE-2019-15528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g 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: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823g Firmware
Published: 2019-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-823G devices with firmware V1.0.2B05. There is a command injection in HNAP1 (exploitable with Authentication) via shell metacharacters in the Interface field to SetStaticRouteSettings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15528?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-823G devices with firmware V1.0.2B05. There is a command injection in HNAP1 (exploitable with Authentication) via shell metacharacters in the Interface field to SetStaticRouteSettings.
How severe is CVE-2019-15528?: CVE-2019-15528 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-2019-15528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15528?: CVE-2019-15528 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15528?: 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-2019-15528 published?: CVE-2019-15528 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/iot/dlink/823G-102B05-5.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823g_firmware:1.0.2b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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