How severe is CVE-2019-15656?

CVE-2019-15656 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-2019-15656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15656?

CVE-2019-15656 primarily affects Dlink Dsl-2875al 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-2019-15656?

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-2019-15656 published?

CVE-2019-15656 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15656

CVE-2019-15656 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-2875al Firmware
Published: 2020-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DSL-2875AL and DSL-2877AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to information disclosure via a simple crafted request to index.asp on the web management server because of username_v and password_v variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15656?: D-Link DSL-2875AL and DSL-2877AL devices through 1.00.05 are prone to information disclosure via a simple crafted request to index.asp on the web management server because of username_v and password_v variables.
How severe is CVE-2019-15656?: CVE-2019-15656 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-2019-15656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15656?: CVE-2019-15656 primarily affects Dlink Dsl-2875al 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-2019-15656?: 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-2019-15656 published?: CVE-2019-15656 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2875al_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2877al_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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