CVE-2019-8317 is a critical command injection vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-878 routers running firmware 1.12A1, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root access. This flaw stems from improper handling of untrusted input within the SetStaticRouteIPv6Settings API function when processing crafted /HNAP1 POST requests. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, the vulnerability's high severity warrants immediate patching for affected devices.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.12a1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-878_firmware:1.12a1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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