Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in D-Link DSR VPN Routers
CVE-2020-25757

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Dsr-150 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2020

Summary

A security flaw in Lua CGIs on D-Link DSR VPN routers exposes the devices to potential remote command execution. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access controls, which could allow attackers to send arbitrary commands to system APIs. This situation poses a significant risk as it permits exploitation with root privileges, affecting several models, including DSR-150, DSR-250, DSR-500, and DSR-1000AC running specific firmware versions.

References

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin
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https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/pub...
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https://www.digitaldefense.com/news/zero-day-vuln-d-link-...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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