Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in DAP-1330 - CVE-2020-8861

 

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in DAP-1330 - CVE-2020-8861

Published: February 24, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25540
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8861
CWE-ID: CWE-303
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: D-Link
Affected software:
DAP-1330

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a lack of proper handling of cookies within the handling of HNAP login requests. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication and reset the admin password.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-8861

Install updates from vendor's website.

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