This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 8008 by default. When parsing the path parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link Multiple Routers |
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ZDI-20-1426 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
To fix ZDI-20-1426, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the affected router models.
ZDI-20-1426 affects D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A routers.
Network-adjacent attackers can exploit ZDI-20-1426 on vulnerable installations of the affected routers.
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-1426, making it particularly dangerous.