D-Link DIR-846W RCE Vulnerability Discovered in wl(0).(0)_ssid Parameter
CVE-2024-44342

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2024

Summary

The D-Link DIR-846W A1 FW100A43 router has a vulnerability that allows remote command execution through improper validation of the wl(0).(0)_ssid parameter. An attacker can leverage this flaw by sending a specially crafted POST request, potentially compromising the router's security. This vulnerability emphasizes the necessity for robust parameter validation mechanisms in network devices to prevent unauthorized access and maintain user data integrity.

References

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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