Is CVE-2019-17506 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-17506 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-17506 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-17506 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-17506?

CVE-2019-17506 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-17506

CWE-306Published: October 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There are some web interfaces without authentication requirements on D-Link DIR-868L B1-2.03 and DIR-817LW A1-1.04 routers. An attacker can get the router's username and password (and other information) via a DEVICE.ACCOUNT value for SERVICES in conjunction with AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1%0a to getcfg.php. This could be used to control the router remotely.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-17506 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.