CVE-2015-7245: Directory traversal vulnerability in D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 al

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-7245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dvg-n5402sp firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 allows remote attackers to read sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the errorpage parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	45.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · 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

2017-04-24 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

d-link dvg-n5402sp firmware MITIGATE

Affected: w1000cn-00 · w1000cn-03 · w2000en-00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before w1000cn-00

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: D-Link DVGN5402SP - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Nuclei scan template: D-Link DVG-N5402SP - Local File Inclusion

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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-2015-7245?

dvg-n5402sp firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7245 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7245 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-2015-7245 affect?

CVE-2015-7245 affects dvg-n5402sp firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 allows remote attackers to read sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the errorpage parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-7245?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

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