CVE-2024-45697

D-Link WiFi router - Hidden Functionality

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update firmware of DIR-X4860 A1 to version 1.04B05 or later.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.56%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: D-Link DIR-X4860 A1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8088-590ed-1.html third party advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8089-32df6-2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45697?
CVE-2024-45697 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45697?
To fix CVE-2024-45697: Update firmware of DIR-X4860 A1 to version 1.04B05 or later.
Is CVE-2024-45697 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45697 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45697?
CVE-2024-45697 affects D-Link DIR-X4860 A1.
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