D-Link DIR 865l Vulnerabilities & CVEs | ProbeShield

Known CVEs

CVE-2018-6530CRITICAL (9.8)CISA KEV

OS command injection vulnerability in soap.cgi (soapcgi_main in cgibin) in D-Link DIR-880L DIR-880L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08B04 and previous versions, DIR-868L DIR868LA1_FW112b04 and previous versions, DIR-65L DIR-865...

Affected: versions <= 1.08b01Fixed in: later than 1.08b01

CVE-2013-4857CRITICAL (9.8)

D-Link DIR-865L has PHP File Inclusion in the router xml file.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2019-17621CRITICAL (9.8)CISA KEV

The UPnP endpoint URL /gena.cgi in the D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi router 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01 allows an Unauthenticated remote attacker to execute system commands as root, by sending a specially crafted HTTP SUBSCRIBE re...

Affected: versions <= 1.07b01Fixed in: later than 1.07b01

CVE-2013-4855HIGH (8.8)

D-Link DIR-865L has SMB Symlink Traversal due to misconfiguration in the SMB service allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2020-13782HIGH (8.8)

D-Link DIR-865L Ax 1.20B01 Beta devices allow Command Injection.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2020-13786HIGH (8.8)

D-Link DIR-865L Ax 1.20B01 Beta devices allow CSRF.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2019-20213HIGH (7.5)

D-Link DIR-859 routers before v1.07b03_beta allow Unauthenticated Information Disclosure via the AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1%0a value, as demonstrated by vpnconfig.php.

Affected: versions <= 1.07b01Fixed in: later than 1.07b01

CVE-2020-13783HIGH (7.5)

D-Link DIR-865L Ax 1.20B01 Beta devices have Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2020-13784HIGH (7.5)

D-Link DIR-865L Ax 1.20B01 Beta devices have a predictable seed in a Pseudo-Random Number Generator.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2020-13785HIGH (7.5)

D-Link DIR-865L Ax 1.20B01 Beta devices have Inadequate Encryption Strength.

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

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 865l 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 865l'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.