What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10040?

CVE-2019-10040 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-10040?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-10040. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.5%.

Dir 816 Firmware CVE-2019-10040

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2019-03-25 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass D-Link Dir 816 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 25, 2019 - 19:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router only checks the random token when authorizing a goform request. An attacker can get this token from dir_login.asp and use a hidden API URL /goform/SystemCommand to execute a system command without authentication.

AnalysisAI

The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router only checks the random token when authorizing a goform request. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router only checks the random token when authorizing a goform request. An attacker can get this token from dir_login.asp and use a hidden API URL /goform/SystemCommand to execute a system command without authentication. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-816 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.