Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in D-Link DSR Routers
CVE-2013-7005

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2013

Summary

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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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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