#VU49091 Hidden functionality in DSL-2888A - CVE-2020-24581

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#VU49091 Hidden functionality in DSL-2888A - CVE-2020-24581

Published: December 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49091
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24581
CWE-ID: CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DSL-2888A
Software vendor:
D-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hidden functionality in firmware. A remote authenticated user can execute arbitrary OS commands via "cmd" parameter to "/cgi-bin/execute_cmd.cgi" script.

Example:

http://DeviceIP/cgi-bin/execute_cmd.cgi?timestamp=1589333279490&cmd=ls



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links