CVE-2024-57045

D-Link Dir-859 A3 Firmware authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 32.2%

Published18 Feb 2025

Description

A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page.

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-859 A3 Firmware< 1.05

Remediation

Fixed in

D-Link Dir-859 A3 Firmware≥ 1.05

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-57045 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-57045 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 32.2%.

How severe is CVE-2024-57045?

CVE-2024-57045 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 32.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-57045?

Affected products include D-Link Dir-859 A3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57045?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example D-Link Dir-859 A3 Firmware 1.05 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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