PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7851: D-Link DCS-936L devices with firmware before 1.05.07 have an inadequate CSRF protection mechanism that require
CVE-2017-7851 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dcs-936l. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
D-Link DCS-936L devices with firmware before 1.05.07 have an inadequate CSRF protection mechanism that requires the device's IP address to be a substring of the HTTP Referer header.
Why this priority
- High severity
- 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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2017-11-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2017-7851?
dcs-936l: upgrade to 1.05.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7851 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7851 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-2017-7851 affect?
CVE-2017-7851 affects dcs-936l. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). D-Link DCS-936L devices with firmware before 1.05.07 have an inadequate CSRF protection mechanism that requires the device's IP address to be a substring of the HTTP Referer header.
How urgent is CVE-2017-7851?
Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference