CVE-2019-16057
The login_mgr.cgi script in D-Link DNS-320 through 2.05.B10 is vulnerable to remote command injection.
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-04-15, remediation due 2022-05-06)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2019-09-16
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
The login_mgr.cgi script in D-Link DNS-320 through 2.05.B10 is vulnerable to remote command injection.
Affected products
- dlink dns-320 firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-06.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://blog.cystack.net/d-link-dns-320-rce/
- https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/dlink_proposed_order_and_judgment_7-2-19.pdf
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-16057
FAQ
Is CVE-2019-16057 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-16057 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-04-15, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-06. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16057?
CVE-2019-16057 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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