Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessReach device web interface over network
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DeliverySend crafted request to /secmark1524.cgi
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ExploitSupply accu/pass/code/hash/cmds backdoor parameters
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ExecutionTrigger hidden backdoor in main function
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ImpactGain unauthorized device control
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Hidden functionality detection
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| Exploitation Conditions | Exploitation requires network reachability to the device's Web Management CGI endpoint /secmark1524.cgi on a D-Link DIR-505 running firmware 1.10B02, and the attacker must supply the backdoor-triggering accu/pass/code/hash/cmds arguments to the vulnerable main function. Per the CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L/AT:N) no authentication, no user interaction, and no special attack requirements are needed, so default-exposed devices are at risk; the real limiting factors are that the web interface must be reachable from the attacker's position (devices behind NAT with no WAN-side management exposure are far less accessible) and that the affected product is a specific, discontinued firmware version with a shrinking deployment base. The exact byte-level trigger is only partially described - the sources name the parameters but do not detail the precise values required. |
| Impact | This is a genuine high-priority issue for anyone still running the affected device, tempered by the fact that the product is a discontinued consumer router. The supplied CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N) describes remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity access with high impact to confidentiality, integrity and availability (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H), and CWE-912 (hidden/backdoor functionality) combined with the description's reference to manipulating accu/pass/code/hash/cmds points to attacker control over device function rather than a mere disclosure. Exploit maturity in the vector is E:P (proof-of-concept), consistent with the input stating a public PoC reference exists that is not verified as working exploit code; it is NOT confirmed actively exploited - there is no CISA KEV listing and no EPSS score in the provided data, so widespread automated exploitation cannot be asserted. The vuln.today decision label is 'this_week', indicating prompt remediation rather than emergency. Net: the raw severity (8.9) is justified by the metrics, but real-world risk is bounded by the limited and aging deployment base; treat as a priority for affected fleets while recognizing the exploitation signal is PoC-level, not confirmed in-the-wild. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker reachable over the network sends a crafted request to /secmark1524.cgi on an exposed D-Link DIR-505, supplying the accu/pass/code/hash/cmds parameters to trigger the device's hidden backdoor functionality and gain unauthorized control. A public PoC reference exists but is not verified as working exploit code, so the practical barrier depends on whether that reference reproduces the trigger. Per the CVSS vector this requires no authentication, no user interaction, and low attack complexity. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Oct 28, 2026
A backdoor weakness in D-Link DIR-505 firmware 1.10B02 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the accu, pass, code, hash, and cmds arguments handled by the main function of the Web Management CGI at /secmark1524.cgi, resulting in a hidden access path into the device. Per the CVSS 3.1 assessment (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, C:H/I:H/A:H) no credentials or user interaction are needed, so any unit with its web interface reachable from the attacker's position is exposed; exposure is limited mainly by WAN-side reachability and by the fact that this is a discontinued product on a specific firmware build. A public PoC reference exists on GitHub; it is not verified as working exploit code, and no confirmed active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch or fixed firmware version is identified in the available data for CVE-2026-118579, so owners of DIR-505 units on firmware 1.10B02 should treat the device as end-of-life and plan replacement rather than expect a fix. The most effective compensating control is to eliminate reachability of the management interface: disable remote/WAN-side management and UPnP port mapping so /secmark1524.cgi is only reachable from the local LAN, with the trade-off that remote administration is no longer possible. Where the device must stay in service, place it behind a firewall or isolated VLAN that blocks inbound access to its HTTP management port and restrict which hosts can reach the CGI endpoint; this reduces but does not remove risk from an attacker already inside that segment. Monitoring or blocking requests to /secmark1524.cgi at an upstream proxy or IPS can catch exploitation attempts, at the cost of added latency and the need to maintain signatures. Because a public PoC reference exists at https://github.com/Walnut1337/DIR-505_backdoor/tree/main/poc (not verified as working exploit code), assume probing may occur and prioritize replacing or isolating the device; check https://www.dlink.com/ and https://vuldb.com/vuln/428018 for any later vendor guidance.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The flaw is classified CWE-912 (Hidden Functionality), the classic backdoor class in which a vendor or third party embeds undocumented functionality that bypasses normal access controls. Here the hidden functionality lives in the Web Management CGI handler /secmark1524.cgi within D-Link DIR-505 firmware 1.10B02, where the main function processes externally supplied accu/pass/code/hash/cmds arguments - the naming suggests an embedded account/credential or command channel, but the sources do not document the exact byte-level values or logic required to trigger it. The technology involved is the device's embedded HTTP management interface and its CGI back end, which in consumer routers of this era typically runs with root or equivalent privilege, so any undocumented control path through it would bypass the normal login flow entirely. The CVSS 4.0 vector supplied by the CNA (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/E:P) and the independently assessed CVSS 3.1 vector both describe network-reachable, pre-authentication abuse; neither vector indicates a proven-in-the-wild exploitation status.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity access to a web CGI backdoor (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) granting full control over the device, so C/I/A all High with unchanged scope.
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CVSS VectorVendor: vuldb
DescriptionCVE.org
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 1.10B02. The impacted element is the function main of the file /secmark1524.cgi of the component Web Management CGI. This manipulation of the argument accu/pass/code/hash/cmds causes backdoor. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Technical POC Analysis
CWE-912 (Backdoor / hidden functionality) in D-Link DIR-505 firmware 1.10B02.
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Latest POC
1 PoC candidate from github (unverified)
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Executive ViewAI
A high-severity backdoor vulnerability in discontinued D-Link DIR-505 routers (firmware 1.10B02) allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to gain hidden access and take full control of affected devices. While no active exploitation has been confirmed, the presence of a public PoC reference and the lack of a vendor patch elevate risk for any organization still using these end-of-life devices, particularly if their web interfaces are internet-accessible. Leadership should prioritize eliminating or isolating these devices to prevent potential network compromise.
No vendor patch is available. Interim mitigations include: block all inbound access to the device's web interface from the internet; place devices on isolated network segments with strict access controls; disable remote management features; monitor network traffic for suspicious activity targeting the device; and prioritize replacement with supported hardware.
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EUVD-2026-112555
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