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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-21294: (0Day) D-Link G416 flupl self Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link G416 wireless routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
D-Link G416

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21294?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-21294 is high, as it allows arbitrary code execution on the D-Link G416 wireless router.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21294?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-21294, users should update their D-Link G416 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21294?

    ZDI-CAN-21294 affects all installations of the D-Link G416 wireless router that have not been updated against this vulnerability.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-21294 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, ZDI-CAN-21294 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.

  • What is the impact of ZDI-CAN-21294?

    The impact of ZDI-CAN-21294 is that it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the affected router.

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