Vulnerability · Published Sep 16, 2024 · Assigned by twcert
CVE-2024-45696D-Link WiFi router - Hidden Functionality
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in COVR-X1870 from D-Link. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 49% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 51.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link | DIR-X4860 A1 | 1.001.04 |
| D-Link | COVR-X1870 | 0 – through 1.02 |
Weakness: CWE-912 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8086-93ed5-1.html third-party-advisory
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8087-c3e70-2.html third-party-advisory