CVE-2019-10042

Public Exploit

Description

The D-Link DIR-816 A2 1.11 router only checks the random token when authorizing a goform request. An attacker can get this token from dir_login.asp and use an API URL /goform/LoadDefaultSettings to reset the router without authentication.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.07% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/PAGalaxyLab/VulInfo/blob/master/D-Link/DIR-816/reset_router/README.md third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10042?
CVE-2019-10042 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-10042?
To fix CVE-2019-10042, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-10042 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-10042 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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