How severe is CVE-2019-17512?

CVE-2019-17512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2019-17512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17512?

CVE-2019-17512 affects Dlink Dir-412 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17512?

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-2019-17512 published?

CVE-2019-17512 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17512

CVE-2019-17512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-412 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dir-412 Firmware
Published: 2019-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There are some web interfaces without authentication requirements on D-Link DIR-412 A1-1.14WW routers. An attacker can clear the router's log file via act=clear&logtype=sysact to log_clear.php, which could be used to erase attack traces.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17512?: There are some web interfaces without authentication requirements on D-Link DIR-412 A1-1.14WW routers. An attacker can clear the router's log file via act=clear&logtype=sysact to log_clear.php, which could be used to erase attack traces.
How severe is CVE-2019-17512?: CVE-2019-17512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2019-17512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17512?: CVE-2019-17512 affects Dlink Dir-412 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17512?: 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-2019-17512 published?: CVE-2019-17512 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-412_firmware:a1-1.14ww:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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