CVE-2018-6530 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in D-Link routers allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized OS commands through the soap.cgi service.

Understanding CVE-2018-6530

What is CVE-2018-6530?

The soap.cgi service in various D-Link router models is susceptible to remote OS command injection, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized commands.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6530

The vulnerability permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by exploiting the service parameter in affected D-Link routers.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6530

Vulnerability Description

The soap.cgi service in D-Link routers, including DIR-880L, DIR-868L, DIR-865L, and DIR-860L models, allows remote OS command execution through the service parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

DIR-880L DIR-880L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08B04 and earlier
DIR-868L DIR868LA1_FW112b04 and earlier
DIR-65L DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08.B01 and earlier
DIR-860L DIR860LA1_FW110b04 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers exploit the soap.cgi service parameter in D-Link routers to execute unauthorized OS commands.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote management on the affected routers if not required
Implement strong, unique passwords for router access
Regularly monitor router logs for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep router firmware up to date with the latest security patches
Conduct regular security audits on the network infrastructure

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest firmware patches provided by D-Link to address the vulnerability.