CVE-2020-15632

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-842 3.13B05 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting requests. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of sessions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10083.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.20% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory dlink.com
Affected: D-Link DIR-842
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-880/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10184 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15632?
CVE-2020-15632 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15632?
To fix CVE-2020-15632, 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-2020-15632 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-15632 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15632?
CVE-2020-15632 affects D-Link DIR-842.
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