First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. 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 root.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DAP-2622 |
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The severity of ZDI-23-1514 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by network-adjacent attackers.
To fix ZDI-23-1514, update the D-Link DAP-2622 to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
ZDI-23-1514 affects installations of D-Link DAP-2622 that expose the CLI service over TCP port 23.
ZDI-23-1514 was disclosed as part of an advisory by the Zero Day Initiative.
The potential impacts of ZDI-23-1514 include unauthorized remote access and execution of arbitrary code on affected devices.