This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the YouTube plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of 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 admin user.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DIR-825/AC |
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ZDI-22-1701 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
To fix ZDI-22-1701, update your D-Link DIR-825 router to the latest firmware version as provided by D-Link.
ZDI-22-1701 enables network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected routers.
ZDI-22-1701 affects D-Link DIR-825 routers specifically.
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-22-1701 vulnerability.