Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in D-Link DSR Routers
CVE-2013-7005
Key Information:
- Vendor
D-Link
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 December 2013
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What is CVE-2013-7005?
The D-Link DSR series routers exhibit a vulnerability where account passwords are stored in cleartext within configuration files. This flaw allows local users with access to the system to easily retrieve sensitive information from the /tmp/teamf1.cfg.ascii file by reading the Users[#]['Password'] fields. This security oversight can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of user credentials, necessitating immediate action to secure affected devices.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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