CVE-2024-45698

D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.14%

Published16 Sept 2024

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers do not properly validate user input in the telnet service, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to use hard-coded credentials to log into telnet and inject arbitrary OS commands, which can then be executed on the device.

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-2024-45698 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45698 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.14%.

How severe is CVE-2024-45698?

CVE-2024-45698 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-45698?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-x4860 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45698?

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.