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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2020-24578

medium

6.5

CWE

427 732

22/12/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-24578

First published: Tue Dec 22 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. 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).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware	<au_2.31_v1.1.47ae55
Dlink Dsl2888a

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.