How severe is CVE-2019-15655?

CVE-2019-15655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-15655 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-2019-15655?

CVE-2019-15655 affects Dlink Dsl-2875al Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15655?

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-2019-15655 published?

CVE-2019-15655 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15655

CVE-2019-15655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-2875al Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-2875al Firmware
Published: 2020-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DSL-2875AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to password disclosure via a simple crafted /romfile.cfg request to the web management server. This request doesn't require any authentication and will lead to saving the configuration file. The password is stored in cleartext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15655?: D-Link DSL-2875AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to password disclosure via a simple crafted /romfile.cfg request to the web management server. This request doesn't require any authentication and will lead to saving the configuration file. The password is stored in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2019-15655?: CVE-2019-15655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-15655 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-2019-15655?: CVE-2019-15655 affects Dlink Dsl-2875al Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15655?: 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-2019-15655 published?: CVE-2019-15655 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2875al_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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