CVE-2008-6974

DD-WRT < 24 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via apply.cgi Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2008-6974. PoCs published by gat3way.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2008-6975, a remote root vulnerability in DD-WRT's httpd server due to command injection and authentication bypass. The writeup explains the root cause, including lack of metacharacter handling and execution of commands without authentication.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in apply.cgi in DD-WRT 24 sp1 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) execute arbitrary commands via the ping_ip parameter; (2) change the administrative credentials via the http_username and http_passwd parameters; (3) enable remote administration via the remote_management parameter; or (4) configure port forwarding via certain from, to, ip, and pro parameters.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by gat3way · textremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9209

This is a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2008-6975, a remote root vulnerability in DD-WRT's httpd server due to command injection and authentication bypass. The writeup explains the root cause, including lack of metacharacter handling and execution of commands without authentication.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: DD-WRT firmware (latest 24 sp1 version)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the DD-WRT management web interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC
htmlremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7389

This HTML-based exploit leverages a command injection vulnerability in DD-WRT's apply.cgi via the 'ping_ip' parameter to achieve remote command execution as root. It also includes forms to enable remote administration and modify port forwarding rules.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: DD-WRT v24-sp1 (07/27/08) micro
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the DD-WRT web interface (typically 192.168.1.1)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9209
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499132
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499119
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=55173
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499135
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499024

Scores

EPSS 0.0468
EPSS Percentile 89.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-352
Status published
Products (1)
dd-wrt/dd-wrt < 24
Published Aug 14, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026