CAPTCHA Bypass Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-615 Router
CVE-2019-17525

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-615 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 11%

What is CVE-2019-17525?

The D-Link DIR-615 T1 router running version 20.10 contains a vulnerability in its login page that allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism. This flaw can facilitate brute-force attacks, enabling unauthorized access attempts without proper defenses in place. Attackers can exploit this weakness to compromise user accounts by systematically guessing passwords without the impediment of CAPTCHA challenges.

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-2019-17525
Created by huzaifahussain98

References

https://github.com/huzaifahussain98/CVE-2019-17525/
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157936/D-Link-DIR-61...
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EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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