Authentication Bypass in D-Link Routers
CVE-2020-8862

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dap-2610
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 February 2020

What is CVE-2020-8862?

The vulnerability in D-Link DAP-2610 routers arises from improper handling of passwords, allowing network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication entirely. This flaw permits unauthorized access, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected devices. This security risk underscores the need for regular firmware updates and vigilance in network security practices.

Affected Version(s)

DAP-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-266/
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https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/pub...
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EPSS Score

13% 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:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

CVSS V3.0

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

Credit

chung96vn - Security Researcher of VinCSS (Member of Vingroup)
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