CVE-2019-17525: The login page on D-Link DIR-615 T1 20.10 devices allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mec

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2019-17525 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dir-615 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The login page on D-Link DIR-615 T1 20.10 devices allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and conduct brute-force attacks.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.8% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-307
Published	2020-04-21
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

2020-04-21 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dir-615 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 20.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.10

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 DIR-615 T1 20.10 - CAPTCHA Bypass

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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-2019-17525?

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

Is CVE-2019-17525 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17525 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-2019-17525 affect?

CVE-2019-17525 affects dir-615 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The login page on D-Link DIR-615 T1 20.10 devices allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and conduct brute-force attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2019-17525?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

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References

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