CVE-2024-11068

Description

The D-Link DSL6740C modem has an Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to modify any user’s password by leveraging the API, thereby granting access to Web, SSH, and Telnet services using that user’s account.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-648 CWE-648

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dsl6740c_firmware	All
dlink	dsl6740c	All

References

Other References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8234-0514c-2.html https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8227-f3f3b-1.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-wont-fix-critical-bug-in-60-000-exposed-eol-modems/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11068? +

The D-Link DSL6740C modem has an Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to modify any user’s password by leveraging the API, thereby granting access to Web, SSH, and Telnet services using that user’s account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-11068? +

CVE-2024-11068 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11068? +

CVE-2024-11068 affects products from dlink, specifically: dsl6740c, dsl6740c_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11068? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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