This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1860 WiFi extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HNAP service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. When parsing the Authorization request header, 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 device.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DAP-1860 |
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ZDI-CAN-10880 has a high severity as it allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.
To fix ZDI-CAN-10880, update your D-Link DAP-1860 WiFi extender to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
ZDI-CAN-10880 affects users of D-Link DAP-1860 WiFi extenders that have not been patched against this vulnerability.
ZDI-CAN-10880 involves the HNAP service, which listens on TCP port 80.
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-10880 vulnerability.