CVE-2018-8898: Critical severity Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware vulnerability

Published May 23, 2018
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Updated

A flaw in the authentication mechanism in the Login Panel of router D-Link DSL-3782 (A1WI20170303 || SWVer="V100R001B012" FWVer="3.10.0.24" FirmVer="TT77616E6771696F6E67") allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary modification (read, write) to passwords and configurations meanwhile an administrator is logged into the web panel.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware=3.10.0.24
Dlink Dsl-3782
All of the following
Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware=3.10.0.24
Dlink Dsl-3782

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the D-Link DSL-3782 Login Panel web UI so unauthenticated users cannot reach the router’s authentication mechanism while an administrator is logged in.

Event History

May 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-8898.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-8898?

CVE-2018-8898 has a severity level of critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8898?

The D-Link DSL-3782 router with firmware version 3.10.0.24 is affected by CVE-2018-8898.

4

What can an unauthenticated attacker do with this vulnerability?

An unauthenticated attacker can perform arbitrary modification (read, write) to passwords and configurations.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-8898?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2018-8898. You can find more information on them in the provided references.

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