CVE-2016-11021

HIGHNVD 7.29.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-25), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 7.2 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
7.2
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS: 69%CVSS: 7.2Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

setSystemCommand on D-Link DCS-930L devices before 2.12 allows a remote attacker to execute code via an OS command in the SystemCommand parameter.

CVSS v3
7.2
EG Score
9.0(high)
EPSS
99.3%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

March 9, 2020

Last Modified

November 5, 2025

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated Jun 11, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-11021
generic🟡 PoC Available

D-Link DCS-930L - (Authenticated) Remote Command Execution (Metasploit) - Hardware remote Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39437

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Metasploitexploit/linux/http/dlink_dcs_930l_authenticated_remote_command_execution✓ verified
    First seen Dec 20, 2015

    D-Link DCS-930L Authenticated Remote Command Execution

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-11021?
CVE-2016-11021 is a high vulnerability published on March 9, 2020. setSystemCommand on D-Link DCS-930L devices before 2.12 allows a remote attacker to execute code via an OS command in the SystemCommand parameter.
When was CVE-2016-11021 disclosed?
CVE-2016-11021 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 9, 2020, with the most recent update on November 5, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2016-11021 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-11021 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on March 25, 2022, affecting D-Link DCS-930L Devices. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-11021?
CVE-2016-11021 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-11021?
CVE-2016-11021 affects D-Link DCS-930L Devices. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2016-11021?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-11021, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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