D-Link DIR 655 Vulnerabilities
7 known CVEs, 3 critical, 1 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to force a blank password via the apply_sec.cgi setup_wizard parameter.
D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the online_firmware_check.cgi check_fw_url parameter.
Unauthenticated remote code execution occurs in D-Link products such as DIR-655C, DIR-866L, DIR-652, and DHP-1565. The issue occurs when the attacker sends an arbitrary input to a "PingTest" device common gateway inte...
D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow CSRF for the entire management console.
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in D-Link DIR-665 1.00. This affects the function sub_AC78 of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is...
D-Link DIR-655 C devices before 3.02B05 BETA03 allow XSS, as demonstrated by the /www/ping_response.cgi ping_ipaddr parameter, the /www/ping6_response.cgi ping6_ipaddr parameter, and the /www/apply_sec.cgi html_respon...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.cgi in D-Link router DIR-655 (rev Bx) with firmware before 2.12b01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the html_response_page parameter.
Commonly exposed ports
- Port 23 (Telnet) — Sends admin credentials unencrypted — a common target on older router firmware.
- Port 80 (HTTP admin panel) — The web admin UI; dangerous if remote/WAN administration is left enabled.
- Port 7547 (TR-069 (CWMP)) — ISP remote-management protocol — has been the entry point for several router botnets.
- Port 1900 (UPnP/SSDP) — Lets apps on your LAN open firewall holes automatically, sometimes without your knowledge.
Default credentials
From ProbeShield's own tested default-credential list (see probeshield.com/default-passwords/): "admin" / "d-link" or "admin" / "pass" over HTTP.
Hardening checklist
- Disable remote (WAN-side) administration unless you specifically need it.
- Turn off UPnP unless a specific app you trust requires it.
- Turn off WPS — it can let an attacker bypass your Wi-Fi password.
- Change the default admin username and password to something unique.
- Check for a firmware update in the router’s admin panel and apply it.
- Disable Telnet/SSH management access if you don’t actively use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my D-Link DIR 655 affected by these vulnerabilities? Only if you’re running a firmware version in the affected range listed above and haven’t updated. Check your router's admin panel for its current firmware version and compare it against the ranges below.
How do I update my D-Link DIR 655's firmware? Log into the router's web admin panel (usually at its local IP address) and look for a Firmware Update or System Update section, or use the vendor's mobile app if it has one.
Does ProbeShield fix these vulnerabilities for me? No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how. It never changes your devices’ settings.
Sources: National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This page lists which firmware versions are affected — it doesn't claim your specific unit is vulnerable. Check your device's current firmware version in its admin panel and compare it against the ranges above.