CVE-2024-57678: Medium severity d-link dir-816 a2 vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2025
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Updated

An access control issue in the component form2WlAc.cgi of D-Link 816A2FWv1.10CNB05R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the 2.4G and 5G mac access control list of the device via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

3 affected components
D-Link D-Link 816A2
All of the following
Dlink Dir-816 Firmware=1.10cnb05_r1b011d88210
Dlink DIR-816=a2

Event History

Jan 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57678?

CVE-2024-57678 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to manipulate access controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57678?

Fixing CVE-2024-57678 involves updating the D-Link 816A2 firmware to the latest version provided by D-Link.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2024-57678?

CVE-2024-57678 affects the form2WlAc.cgi component of the D-Link 816A2 device.

4

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2024-57678?

Users of the D-Link 816A2 router with the specified firmware version are vulnerable to CVE-2024-57678.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-57678?

An attacker can potentially set the MAC access control list for both the 2.4G and 5G networks of the device through a crafted POST request.

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