Authentication Bypass in D-Link DIR-601 B1 Devices
CVE-2018-5708

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-601 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-5708?

A vulnerability exists in D-Link DIR-601 B1 devices where an unauthenticated user on the same local network can exploit the admin panel. By accessing the configuration file restore_default, the user can retrieve sensitive information, including the admin username and cleartext password, presented in XML format. This flaw poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized access to critical device settings.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44388/
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/66
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https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publica...
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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