CWE
22 522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10824: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on D-Link DWR-116 through 1.06, DIR-140L through 1.02, DIR-640L through 1.02, DWR-512 through 2.02, DWR-712 through 2.02, DWR-912 through 2.02, DWR-921 through 2.02, and DWR-111 through 1.01 devices. The administrative password is stored in plaintext in the /tmp/csman/0 file. An attacker having a directory traversal (or LFI) can easily get full router access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link DWR-116 Firmware<=1.06
D-Link DWR-116
D-Link DIR-140L Firmware<=1.02
D-Link DIR-140L
D-Link DIR-640L Firmware<=1.02
D-Link DIR-640L
D-Link DWR-512 Firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-512
D-Link DWR-712 firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-712 firmware
D-Link DWR-912 Firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-921 Firmware
D-Link DWR-921 Firmware<=2.02
D-Link DWR-921
D-Link DWR-111 Firmware<=1.01
dlink DWR-111 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-10824?

    CVE-2018-10824 has a medium severity level due to the exposure of administrative passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10824?

    To fix CVE-2018-10824, it is recommended to update the affected D-Link device firmware to the latest version.

  • Which D-Link devices are affected by CVE-2018-10824?

    CVE-2018-10824 affects various D-Link devices including DWR-116, DIR-140L, DIR-640L, DWR-512, DWR-712, DWR-912, DWR-921, and DWR-111.

  • What kind of data is compromised in CVE-2018-10824?

    CVE-2018-10824 compromises administrative passwords that are stored in plaintext.

  • What should I do if I am using an affected D-Link device and cannot update?

    If you are unable to update your affected D-Link device, it is critical to change the default administrative password and limit device exposure to the internet.

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