CVE-2014-9518: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.cgi in D-Link router DIR-655 (rev Bx) with firmware before 2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9518?

dir-655 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.11na; dir-655: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9518 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9518 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-9518 affect?

CVE-2014-9518 affects dir-655 firmware, dir-655. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.cgi in D-Link router DIR-655 (rev Bx) with firmware before 2.12b01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the html_response_page parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9518?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-9518 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dir-655 firmware, dir-655. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.cgi in D-Link router DIR-655 (rev Bx) with firmware before 2.12b01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the html_response_page parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: d-link

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-05 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

d-link dir-655 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.11na

Fixed in: newer than 2.11na

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

d-link dir-655 MITIGATE

Affected: bx

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before bx

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-9518?

dir-655 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.11na; dir-655: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9518 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9518 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-2014-9518 affect?

CVE-2014-9518 affects dir-655 firmware, dir-655. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.cgi in D-Link router DIR-655 (rev Bx) with firmware before 2.12b01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the html_response_page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9518?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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