CVE-2024-57678: dir-816 Auth Bypass (CVSS 6.5)

Description

An access control issue in the component form2WlAc.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the 2.4G and 5G mac access control list of the device via a crafted POST request.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dir-816_firmware	All
dlink	dir-816	All

References

Other References

https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Unauthorized_Vulnerability/D-Link/DIR-816/form2WlAc.md https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57678? +

An access control issue in the component form2WlAc.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the 2.4G and 5G mac access control list of the device via a crafted POST request. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-57678? +

CVE-2024-57678 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57678? +

CVE-2024-57678 affects products from dlink, specifically: dir-816, dir-816_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-57678? +

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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