How severe is CVE-2019-17525?

CVE-2019-17525 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-2019-17525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17525?

CVE-2019-17525 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17525?

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-2019-17525 published?

CVE-2019-17525 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17525

CVE-2019-17525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-615 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Dlink Dir-615 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The login page on D-Link DIR-615 T1 20.10 devices allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and conduct brute-force attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17525?: The login page on D-Link DIR-615 T1 20.10 devices allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and conduct brute-force attacks.
How severe is CVE-2019-17525?: CVE-2019-17525 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-2019-17525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17525?: CVE-2019-17525 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17525?: 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-2019-17525 published?: CVE-2019-17525 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_firmware:20.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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