Auth bypass in D-Link Dap-2610
CVE-2020-8862
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. The issue results from the lack of proper password checking. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-10082.
EPSS: 0.133 (96.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- D-link Dap-2610 — versions Firmware v2.01RC067
- Dlink Dap-2610
- Dlink Dap-2610_firmware
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8862?
- CVE-2020-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-Link Dap-2610, classified under Incorrect Comparison. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-02-22.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8862?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-8862 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.