CVE-2018-15874: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScri

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1MITIGATE

CVE-2018-15874 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting dir-615 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScript into the "Status -> Active Client Table" page via the hostname field in a DHCP request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dlink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-25 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dir-615 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 20.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.07

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.

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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-2018-15874?

dir-615 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-15874 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15874 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-2018-15874 affect?

CVE-2018-15874 affects dir-615 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScript into the "Status -> Active Client Table" page via the hostname field in a DHCP request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-15874?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

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References

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