#VU80172 Use of hard-coded credentials in DAP-2622 - CVE-2023-35724

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80172

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35724

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DAP-2622
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: D-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the CLI service. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the local network can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DAP-2622: 1.00

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1230/
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10349

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.