CVE-2024-40505 — CRITICAL (9.3)

Vulnerability Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1650 Firmware v.1.03 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the hedwig.cgi component.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-1650 Firmware	1.03
Dlink	Dap-1650	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-35

References

https://coldwx.github.io/CVE-2024-40505.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10266Vendor Advisory
https://coldwx.github.io/CVE-2024-40505.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10266Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40505?

CVE-2024-40505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). Directory Traversal vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1650 Firmware v.1.03 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the hedwig.cgi component.

How severe is CVE-2024-40505?

CVE-2024-40505 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40505?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dap-1650 Firmware, Dlink Dap-1650.