CVE-2024-37630

HIGH

Published Jun 13, 2024 Modified May 29, 2025 CWE-798

Description

D-Link DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/passwd, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dir-605l_firmware	All
dlink	dir-605l	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/blob/main/D-link/DIR-605L/README.md https://github.com/s4ndw1ch136/IOT-vuln-reports/blob/main/D-link/DIR-605L/README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37630? +

D-Link DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/passwd, which allows attackers to log in as root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-37630? +

CVE-2024-37630 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37630? +

CVE-2024-37630 affects products from dlink, specifically: dir-605l, dir-605l_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-37630? +

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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