Overview
Multiple D-Link routers contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for execution of OS commands.
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10105; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6530
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-6530 |
| Vendor / Product | D-Link — Multiple Routers |
| NVD Published | 2018-03-06 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-07 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 9.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | CRITICAL |
| CWE | CWE-78 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-09-08 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-09-29 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-09-29.
The vendor D-Link published an advisory stating the fix under CVE-2018-20114 properly patches KEV entry CVE-2018-6530. If the device is still supported, apply updates per vendor instructions. If the affected device has since entered its end-of-life, it should be disconnected if still in use.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-08 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-09-29 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2018-6530 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |