#VU97418 Hidden functionality in DIR-X4860 - CVE-2024-45697

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#VU97418 Hidden functionality in DIR-X4860 - CVE-2024-45697

Published: September 17, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97418
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45697
CWE-ID: CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DIR-X4860
Software vendor:
D-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. A remote attacker can can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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