Local Privilege Escalation in D-Link DIR-601 Devices
CVE-2018-12710

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-601 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 76%

What is CVE-2018-12710?

A vulnerability in D-Link DIR-601 2.02NA devices allows attackers with local network access to exploit a low privilege 'User' account. By intercepting the response from a specific POST request, the attacker can reveal the admin password within XML output, potentially granting them admin rights. This flaw underscores the importance of network security and proper access control measures in protecting sensitive device configurations.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-12710 - Proof of Concept

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/45
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45306/
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EPSS Score

76% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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