Unauthorized Remote Access Vulnerability in D-Link Wireless Routers
CVE-2024-45697

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-link
Status
Dir-x4860 A1
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2024

Summary

Several models of D-Link wireless routers are susceptible to a remote command execution vulnerability due to a hidden feature that enables the telnet service when the WAN port is active. This flaw allows unauthorized remote attackers to gain access and execute operating system commands using hard-coded credentials, compromising the integrity and security of the device and its network. Users of affected D-Link products need to take immediate precautions to secure their networks.

Affected Version(s)

DIR-X4860 A1 1.00

DIR-X4860 A1 1.04

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8088-590ed-1.html
third-party-advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8089-32df6-2.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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