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Live intelligence Updated 19 Aug 2026 · 12:58 UTC

D-Link, Dlink · DIR-645 Router, Dir-645 Firmware

CVE-2015-2051

D-Link DIR-645 Router Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Recommended action

Validate affected assets and exposure now, then remediate on an accelerated schedule. The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

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CVSS8.8
EPSS96.9%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 96.9%; technical severity is CVSS 8.8.

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.

Who should care

  • Teams operating DIR-645 Router, Dir-645 Firmware
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether DIR-645 Router, Dir-645 Firmware is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-77
Affected versions
D-Link DIR-645 Router; Dlink Dir-645 Firmware (End Excluding: 1.05b01)
Published
23 February 2015
Attack vector
Adjacent
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 96.9%
  4. Signal calculated at 84

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.