CVE-2026-1505

7.2 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a remote OS command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-615 routers via the /set_temp_nodes.php file in the URL Filter component. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on affected devices, potentially gaining full control. Only unsupported D-Link DIR-615 routers running version 4.10 are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • D-Link DIR-615
Versions: 4.10
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Only affects products no longer supported by D-Link. Requires URL Filter component to be enabled.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete device compromise allowing attackers to install persistent malware, pivot to internal networks, intercept all network traffic, or brick the device.

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Likely Case

Attackers gain shell access to modify router settings, create backdoors, or use the device for botnet activities.

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If Mitigated

With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact limited to the router itself without lateral movement.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Exploit details are publicly available. Remote exploitation requires no authentication.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: N/A

Vendor Advisory: https://www.dlink.com/

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch available as product is end-of-life. Replace affected hardware with supported models.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable URL Filter

all

Disable the vulnerable URL Filter component if not required

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate affected routers from critical network segments

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Immediately replace affected DIR-615 routers with supported models
  • Implement strict network access controls to limit router exposure

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router model and firmware version via web interface or SSH. If DIR-615 with firmware 4.10, assume vulnerable.

Check Version:

Check web interface at http://router-ip/ or via SSH: cat /proc/version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify router has been replaced with supported model or URL Filter is disabled.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to /set_temp_nodes.php
  • Suspicious command execution in system logs
  • URL Filter configuration changes

Network Indicators:

  • Unexpected outbound connections from router
  • Traffic patterns suggesting command-and-control communication

SIEM Query:

source="router-logs" AND (uri="/set_temp_nodes.php" OR command="*;*" OR command="*|*")

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