What is the severity of CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access and command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45697?

To fix CVE-2024-45697, disable the telnet service in the router settings and ensure the firmware is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which D-Link router models are affected by CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 affects specific versions of the D-Link DIR-X4860 firmware, including versions 1.00 and 1.04.

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2024-45697 easily?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2024-45697 easily using hard-coded credentials if the telnet service is enabled.

Is my router vulnerable if it’s not the D-Link DIR-X4860?

Only the D-Link DIR-X4860 models with the specified vulnerable firmware versions are impacted by CVE-2024-45697.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-45697

critical

9.8

CWE

912

16/9/2024

19/9/2024

CVE-2024-45697: D-Link WiFi router - Hidden Functionality

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.

Credit: twcert@cert.org.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Dlink Dir-x4860 Firmware	=1.00
Dlink Dir-x4860 Firmware	=1.04
Dlink Dir-x4860 Firmware	=a1

Remedy

Update firmware of DIR-X4860 A1 to version 1.04B05 or later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45697?
CVE-2024-45697 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access and command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45697?
To fix CVE-2024-45697, disable the telnet service in the router settings and ensure the firmware is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which D-Link router models are affected by CVE-2024-45697?
CVE-2024-45697 affects specific versions of the D-Link DIR-X4860 firmware, including versions 1.00 and 1.04.
Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2024-45697 easily?
Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2024-45697 easily using hard-coded credentials if the telnet service is enabled.
Is my router vulnerable if it’s not the D-Link DIR-X4860?
Only the D-Link DIR-X4860 models with the specified vulnerable firmware versions are impacted by CVE-2024-45697.

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