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Risk scores
| CVSS metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Attack vector (AV:N) | Network: reachable remotely |
| Attack complexity (AC:L) | Low complexity |
| Attack requirements (AT:N) | No attack requirements |
| Privileges required (PR:N) | No privileges required |
| User interaction (UI:N) | No user interaction |
| Confidentiality (VC:H) | High confidentiality impact |
| Integrity (VI:H) | High integrity impact |
| Availability (VA:H) | High availability impact |
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
About A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505
CVE-2026-118579 affects A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505. Before acting, confirm where A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.
What the flaw is
In plain terms: A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 1.10B02. The impacted element is the function main of the file /secmark1524.cgi of the component Web Management CGI. This manipulation of the argument accu/pass/code/hash/cmds causes backdoor. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
The weakness class is Hidden Functionality. The product contains an undocumented backdoor feature.
Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Affected versions and timeline
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 |
| Affected versions | See the vendor advisory under Technical References |
| Published | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Last modified | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Added to CISA KEV | Not listed |
| Assigning CNA | cna@vuldb.com |
How to detect it
- Inventory every instance of A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 and record the running version against the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
- Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.
How to fix it
- Apply the fixed version of A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 named in the vendor advisory.
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
- Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.
CTEM action plan
| CTEM stage | What to do for this CVE |
|---|---|
| Scope | Add every business service that depends on A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-505 to the current CTEM cycle. |
| Discover | Find all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure. |
| Prioritize | Rank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact. |
| Validate | Confirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work. |
| Mobilize | Assign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure. |
CWE References
- CWE-912: Hidden Functionality More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
Frequently asked questions
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