Unauthorized Access to User Passwords via Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
CVE-2024-11068

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-link
Status
Dsl6740c
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2024

Summary

The D-Link DSL6740C modem is exposed to a serious security risk due to an incorrect use of privileged APIs. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate user passwords, thus gaining unauthorized access to services such as Web, SSH, and Telnet. Any malicious actor can exploit this flaw to compromise user accounts, highlighting the importance of prompt security measures.

Affected Version(s)

DSL6740C 0

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8227-f3f3b-1.html
third-party-advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8234-0514c-2.html
third-party-advisory

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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