PatchTheCVECVE-2013-10050: An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and
CVE-2013-10050 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dir-300 firmware, dir-615 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and DIR-615 rev D v4.13) via the authenticated tools_vct.xgi CGI endpoint. The web interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input in the pingIp parameter, allowing attackers with valid credentials to inject arbitrary shell commands. Exploitation enables full device compromise, including spawning a telnet daemon and establishing a ro
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 13.5% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2025-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-10050?
dir-300 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.05; dir-615 firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-10050 being exploited?
CVE-2013-10050 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2013-10050 affect?
CVE-2013-10050 affects dir-300 firmware, dir-615 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An OS command injection vulnerability exists in multiple D-Link routers (confirmed on DIR-300 rev A v1.05 and DIR-615 rev D v4.13) via the authenticated tools_vct.xgi CGI endpoint. The web interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied
How urgent is CVE-2013-10050?
Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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