#VU15391 Path traversal in D-Link Hardware solutions


Published: 2021-06-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15391

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10824

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
DWR-111
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
DWR-921
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
DWR-912
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
DWR-712
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
DWR-512
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
DWR-116
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: D-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal.

The weakness exists due to the administrative password is stored in plaintext in the /tmp/XXX/0 file. A remote attacker can send a /.. or // after “GET /uir” in an HTTP request, conduct directory traversal and get full router access.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

DWR-111: All versions

DWR-921: All versions

DWR-912: All versions

DWR-712: All versions

DWR-512: All versions

DWR-116: All versions


External links
http://sploit.tech/2018/10/12/D-Link.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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