Weakness in D-Link and Planex Routers Allows Unauthorized Access
CVE-2013-6026

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Di-604s
Tm-g5240
Di-524up
Di-604up
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2013

What is CVE-2013-6026?

The web interface of several D-Link and Planex routers is vulnerable to an authentication bypass due to improper handling of the User-Agent HTTP header. This weakness allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and modify router settings without valid credentials. Exploited in the wild as of October 2013, the vulnerability affects a range of common consumer routers, highlighting the importance of secure configuration and regular firmware updates to mitigate risks.

References

http://www.devttys0.com/2013/10/reverse-engineering-a-d-l...
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http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/security
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/248083
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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