CVE-2024-45696: dir-x4860 (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.

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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-912 CWE-912

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	covr-x1870_firmware	< 1.03b01
dlink	covr-x1870	All
dlink	dir-x4860_firmware	All
dlink	dir-x4860_firmware	All
dlink	dir-x4860	All

References

Other References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8087-c3e70-2.html https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8086-93ed5-1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45696? +

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45696? +

CVE-2024-45696 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-2024-45696? +

CVE-2024-45696 affects products from dlink, specifically: covr-x1870, covr-x1870_firmware, dir-x4860, dir-x4860_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45696? +

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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