CVE-2021-40655: D-Link DIR-605 Router Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2021
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Updated

An informtion disclosure issue exists in D-LINK-DIR-605 B2 Firmware Version : 2.01MT. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page

Other sources

D-Link DIR-605 routers contain an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain a username and password by forging a post request to the /getcfg.php page.

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dlink Dir-605l Firmware=2.01mt
Dlink Dir-605l=b2
D-Link DIR-605 Router
All of the following
Dlink Dir-605l Firmware=2.01mt
Dlink Dir-605l=b2

Event History

Sep 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 16, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 19, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:17 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40655?

CVE-2021-40655 is an information disclosure issue in D-LINK-DIR-605 B2 Firmware Version 2.01MT, allowing an attacker to obtain a username and password by forging a post request to the /getcfg.php page.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-40655?

Dlink Dir-605l Firmware version 2.01MT is affected by CVE-2021-40655.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-40655?

CVE-2021-40655 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40655?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40655 by forging a post request to the /getcfg.php page to obtain a user name and password.

5

Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2021-40655?

The D-LINK-DIR-605 B2 Firmware version 2.01MT may have a fix or patch available. Please refer to the vendor's security bulletin for more information.

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