CVE-2020-27865

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1860 firmware version 1.04B03 WiFi extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10894.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.50% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory dlink.com
Affected: D-Link DAP-1860
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10197 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1429/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27865?
CVE-2020-27865 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27865?
To fix CVE-2020-27865, 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-2020-27865 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-27865 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27865?
CVE-2020-27865 affects D-Link DAP-1860.
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