CVE-2018-14081: Critical severity d-link dir-809 guestzone firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-809 A1 through 1.09, A2 through 1.11, and Guest Zone through 1.09 devices. Device passwords, such as the admin password and the WPA key, are stored in cleartext.

Affected Software

4 affected components
D-Link Dir-809 A1 Firmware<=1.09
D-Link Dir-809 A2 Firmware<=1.11
D-Link Dir-809 Guestzone Firmware<=1.09
Dlink Dir-809

Event History

Oct 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14081?

The severity of CVE-2018-14081 is considered high due to the exposure of sensitive credentials in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-14081?

To fix CVE-2018-14081, update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-809 device to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-14081?

CVE-2018-14081 affects D-Link DIR-809 A1 versions up to 1.09, A2 versions up to 1.11, and Guest Zone versions up to 1.09.

4

What vulnerabilities are caused by cleartext password storage in CVE-2018-14081?

The cleartext password storage in CVE-2018-14081 can lead to unauthorized access to the device and its network.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-14081?

The potential consequences of CVE-2018-14081 include compromised device security, data breaches, and unauthorized network access.

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