This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2610 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. The issue results from the lack of proper password checking. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DAP-2610 |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-10082 is considered high due to the ease of exploitation by network-adjacent attackers.
To fix ZDI-CAN-10082, update your D-Link DAP-2610 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.
ZDI-CAN-10082 affects installations of the D-Link DAP-2610 routers that are accessible over a network.
ZDI-CAN-10082 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication without requiring any credentials.
The nature of the vulnerability in ZDI-CAN-10082 pertains to improper handling of passwords, allowing attackers to bypass authentication.