Access Control Flaw in D-Link 816 Router Firmware
CVE-2024-57684

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
D-Link 816A2 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-57684?

An access control issue in the D-Link 816A2 router firmware allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) service settings. By exploiting this vulnerability through a specially crafted POST request, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to the device's configuration, potentially compromising the security of connected networks. This flaw underscores the importance of maintaining updated firmware and robust access controls to safeguard IoT devices.

References

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/U...

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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