First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within prog.cgi, which handles HNAP requests made to the lighttpd webserver listening on TCP ports 80 and 443. 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 DIR-X3260 |
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The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21159 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-21159, update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-X3260 router to the latest version provided by the vendor.
All installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers are affected by the ZDI-CAN-21159 vulnerability.
No, exploitation of ZDI-CAN-21159 requires authentication, but the existing authentication can be bypassed.
ZDI-CAN-21159 may allow network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.