This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2020 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the getpage parameter provided to the webproc endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DAP-2020 |
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The severity of ZDI-21-976 is classified as high due to the potential for information disclosure without authentication.
To fix ZDI-21-976, users should update their D-Link DAP-2020 routers to the latest firmware version provided by the vendor.
ZDI-21-976 affects installations of D-Link DAP-2020 routers that are accessible to network-adjacent attackers.
ZDI-21-976 requires network adjacency, meaning an attacker must be on the same local network to exploit this vulnerability.
ZDI-21-976 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data on affected routers.