How severe is CVE-2019-20213?

CVE-2019-20213 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-2019-20213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20213?

CVE-2019-20213 primarily affects Dlink Dir-859 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20213?

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-2019-20213 published?

CVE-2019-20213 was published on 2020-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20213

CVE-2019-20213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-859 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Dlink Dir-859 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-859 routers before v1.07b03_beta allow Unauthenticated Information Disclosure via the AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1%0a value, as demonstrated by vpnconfig.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20213?: D-Link DIR-859 routers before v1.07b03_beta allow Unauthenticated Information Disclosure via the AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1%0a value, as demonstrated by vpnconfig.php.
How severe is CVE-2019-20213?: CVE-2019-20213 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-2019-20213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20213?: CVE-2019-20213 primarily affects Dlink Dir-859 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20213?: 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-2019-20213 published?: CVE-2019-20213 was published on 2020-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-859_firmware:1.06b01:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-865l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-868l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-869_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-880l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-885l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-885r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-895l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-895r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-818lx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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