CVE-2020-24578: Medium severity d-link dsl-2888a firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU2.31V1.1.47ae55. It has a misconfigured FTP service that allows a malicious network user to access system folders and download sensitive files (such as the password hash file).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware<au_2.31_v1.1.47ae55
Dlink Dsl2888a

Event History

Dec 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24578?

CVE-2020-24578 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive files through misconfigured FTP service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24578?

To fix CVE-2020-24578, update the D-Link DSL-2888A firmware to version AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55 or later.

3

What type of attack can be executed leveraging CVE-2020-24578?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-24578 to gain unauthorized access to system folders and download sensitive files.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-24578?

CVE-2020-24578 affects D-Link DSL-2888A devices running firmware versions prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55.

5

What file types can be accessed due to CVE-2020-24578?

CVE-2020-24578 allows access to sensitive files like password hash files through misconfigured FTP access.

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