Directory Traversal Issue in D-Link Routers
CVE-2018-10822

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Dwr-116 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 October 2018

Summary

The D-Link routers including DWR-116, DIR-140L, DIR-640L, DWR-512, DWR-712, DWR-912, DWR-921, and DWR-111 have a directory traversal vulnerability in their web interface. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the system to read arbitrary files by using crafted HTTP requests that manipulate the directory structure. This issue stems from an inadequate solution to a previous vulnerability, highlighting systemic security weaknesses in the affected models. Users are urged to upgrade their devices to fixed versions to mitigate the risk.

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/36
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http://sploit.tech/2018/10/12/D-Link.html
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EPSS Score

86% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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