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CVE-2020-24581 (GCVE-0-2020-24581)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-12-22 18:05 – Updated: 2024-08-04 15:19
VLAI Shadowserver Previdian
Summary
An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.
Severity
8.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: e83f6046-1b61-4422-887e-ab15cc21bb15

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2020-24581

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-07-19 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 80.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-10-14
Asserted: 2023-10-14
Last Seen: 2026-07-19
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: D-Link / D-Link DSL-2888A | Class: router | Severity: High (CVSS 8) | IoT: yes | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-07-19: 1
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 1
Iot yes
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class router
7D Avg 0
Vendor D-Link
30D Avg 5
90D Avg 4
Product D-Link DSL-2888A
Cisa Kev no
Connections 1
Observation Date 2026-07-19
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 8
Vulnerability Severity High
References
Created: 2026-06-30 09:23 UTC | Updated: 2026-07-21 01:01 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 5cd0d6ed-d192-4ec0-9e08-4cab145232ac

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2020-24581

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-10-01 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-10-01
Asserted: 2025-10-01
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not... | Affected: D-Link / DSL-2888A | CVSS: 8.0 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not...
Vendor D-Link
Product DSL-2888A
Added Date 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 8.0
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity HIGH
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-23 14:03 UTC | Updated: 2026-07-10 06:14 UTC
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