CVE-2020-27863

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 8008 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10912.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.22% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory dlink.com
Affected: D-Link Multiple Routers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10196 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1427/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27863?
CVE-2020-27863 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27863?
To fix CVE-2020-27863, 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-2020-27863 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-27863 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27863?
CVE-2020-27863 affects D-Link Multiple Routers.
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