Is CVE-2015-2051 actively exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks CVE-2015-2051 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has KEV Intelligence observed?

KEV Intelligence has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2015-2051. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2015-2051 affects D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router. Reported affected versions include 0 to <= 1.04b12 and 1.03 to <= 1.04b12.

Yes. CVE-2015-2051 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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CVE-2015-2051

Q: What is CVE-2015-2051?

CVE-2015-2051 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router. The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Q: How should organizations remediate it?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Q: Is it in CISA KEV?

Yes. CVE-2015-2051 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router

D-Link / DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router · 0 to <= 1.04b12

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Severity: CVSS 8.8 · High
Confidence: Confirmed
Exploit status: Exploited in the wild
EPSS: 96.9%
First observed: —
Last observed: —

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What it is

CVE-2015-2051 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router. The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute...

Is it exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

Who is affected?

D-Link / DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router 0 to <= 1.04b12.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev

The D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a GetDeviceSettings action to the HNAP interface.

Vendor Product Affected Status

dlink dir-645 Through 1.04b12 Affected

dlink dir-645_firmware Through 1.04b12 Affected

n/a n/a n/a Affected

Published: 23 Feb 2015
Exploitation Reported: 10 Feb 2022
Attack vector: Adjacent
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: None

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-2051
37171 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37171/
72623 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72623
74870 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74870
securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx securityadvisories.dlink.com · CVE Record http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SA...
supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx supportannouncement.us.dlink.com · CVE Record https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.asp...

Exploitation evidence

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Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 10 Feb 2022

Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.

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Source	Added
CISA First	2022-02-10 00:00 UTC
The Shadowserver	2026-06-01 00:00 UTC

Detection

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

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Scanner coverage

No scanner integrations recorded yet.

Virtual patch status

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No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.

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Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

8.8 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

96.9%

Weaknesses

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') CWE-77

All CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 8.8 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 10.0 High

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

01 Jun 2026
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver

Exploitation attested by an external source
10 Feb 2022
Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
23 Feb 2015
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
23 Feb 2015
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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  "cve_id": "CVE-2015-2051",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 8.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.96864,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

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