Vulnerability identifier: #VU24735
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
DIR-859
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
Vendor: D-Link
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient protection of user-supplied input in the "AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1%0a" value, as demonstrated by "vpnconfig.php" file. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
DIR-859: 1.05 - 1.06b01Beta01
External links
http://medium.com/@s1kr10s/d-link-dir-859-unauthenticated-information-disclosure-en-faf1a9a13f3f
http://medium.com/@s1kr10s/d-link-dir-859-unauthenticated-information-disclosure-es-6540f7f55b03
http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10146
http://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10147
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.