First published: Thu Jul 23 2020(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-842 3.13B05 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting requests. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of sessions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10083.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Dlink Dir-842 Firmware | <=3.13b09 | |
Dlink Dir-842 | =c | |
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CVE-2020-15632 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-842 3.13B05 routers.
CVE-2020-15632 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
The affected software for CVE-2020-15632 includes D-Link DIR-842 Firmware versions up to and including 3.13b09.
CVE-2020-15632 can be exploited by sending a crafted HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting request to the vulnerable router without requiring authentication.
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-15632 at the following references: [Link 1](https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10184) and [Link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-880/).