CVE-2024-45697 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-X4860 Firmware	1.00
Dlink	Dir-X4860	a1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-912

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8089-32df6-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8088-590ed-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 comma...

How severe is CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45697?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-X4860 Firmware, Dlink Dir-X4860.