CVE-2020-8863: D-Link Multiple Routers HNAP PrivateLogin Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers with firmware 1.10B04. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HNAP login requests. The issue results from the lack of proper implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the router. Was ZDI-CAN-9470.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Dlink Dir-878 Firmware<=1.20b03
Dlink Dir-878
Dlink Dir-882 Firmware<=1.10b04
Dlink Dir-882
Dlink Dir-867 Firmware<=1.10b04
Dlink Dir-867
All of the following
Dlink Dir-878 Firmware<=1.20b03
Dlink Dir-878
All of the following
Dlink Dir-882 Firmware<=1.10b04
Dlink Dir-882
All of the following
Dlink Dir-867 Firmware<=1.10b04
Dlink Dir-867

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-867 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10B04Patch ZDI-CAN-9470
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-878 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10B04Patch ZDI-CAN-9470
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade D-Link DIR-882 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10B04Patch ZDI-CAN-9470

Event History

Mar 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:42 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:42 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8863?

The severity of CVE-2020-8863 is high (8.8).

2

Which D-Link routers are affected by CVE-2020-8863?

CVE-2020-8863 affects D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers.

3

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-8863?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-8863.

4

How can network-adjacent attackers exploit CVE-2020-8863?

Network-adjacent attackers can bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link routers with firmware 1.10B04.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8863?

More information about CVE-2020-8863 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10157) and [Reference 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-267/).

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