CVE-2024-45697

D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.03%

Published16 Sept 2024

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers have a hidden functionality where the telnet service is enabled when the WAN port is plugged in. Unauthorized remote attackers can log in and execute OS commands using hard-coded credentials.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware1.00 · 1.04

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-45697 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45697 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.

How severe is CVE-2024-45697?

CVE-2024-45697 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-45697?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45697?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.