Is CVE-2019-20500 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-20500 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-20500 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-20500 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-20500?

CVE-2019-20500 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-20500

Published: June 29, 2023

EPSS:92.22%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

D-Link DWL-2600AP access point contains an authenticated command injection vulnerability via the Save Configuration functionality in the Web interface, using shell metacharacters in the admin.cgi?action=config_save configBackup or downloadServerip parameter.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

D-Link DWL-2600AP Access Point Command Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-06-29Federal patch deadline: 2023-07-20

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in D-Link DWL-2600AP access points allows an authenticated attacker to inject commands through the web interface's configuration save function. The high EPSS score of 0.92221 and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation and make this an urgent concern.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable once an attacker has authenticated.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply available patches or firmware updates for D-Link DWL-2600AP access points. Restrict access to the administrative interface to trusted networks and users.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-20500 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-20500 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.