Remote Code Execution Flaw in D-Link DIR-846 Devices
CVE-2020-21016

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Dir-846 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 October 2022

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in D-Link DIR-846 devices running firmware version 100A35. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with root privileges through the HNAP1 interface, specifically via the SetGuestWLanSettings.php file. This may allow unauthorized access and control over the device, posing significant security risks for users.

References

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
https://github.com/dahua966/Routers-vuls/blob/master/DIR-...

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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