CVE-2018-25358

HIGH

D-Link DIR601 2.02NA Credential Disclosure via my_cgi.cgi

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25358. PoCs published by Thomas Zuk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an authentication bypass vulnerability in D-Link DIR-601 routers (firmware <= 2.02NA) by abusing the 'table_name' parameter in a POST request to my_cgi.cgi, allowing unauthorized retrieval of administrative credentials and wireless settings.

Description

D-Link DIR601 2.02NA contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data by manipulating the table_name parameter in POST requests. Attackers can send requests to /my_cgi.cgi with table_name values like admin_user, wireless_settings, and wireless_security to extract administrative credentials and wireless network keys in clear text.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Thomas Zuk · pythonwebappshardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45002

This exploit demonstrates an authentication bypass vulnerability in D-Link DIR-601 routers (firmware <= 2.02NA) by abusing the 'table_name' parameter in a POST request to my_cgi.cgi, allowing unauthorized retrieval of administrative credentials and wireless settings.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: D-Link DIR-601 Firmware <= 2.02NA
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target device
devstral-2 · analyzed May 24, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-45002
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45002
Product product
Official Product Homepage
http://ca.dlink.com/
Product product
Official Product Homepage
https://www.packetlabs.net
Product product
Product Reference
http://support.dlink.ca/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DIR-601
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: D-Link DIR601 2.02NA Credential Disclosure via my_cgi.cgi
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-dir601-2-02na-credential-disclosure-via-my-cgi-cgi

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0070
EPSS Percentile 48.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-497
Status published
Products (2)
D-Link/DIR-601 < 2.02
D-Link/DIR601NA < 2.02
Published May 23, 2026
Tracked Since May 24, 2026