VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2024-45696

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.60%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2024-09-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.

Weakness classification

  • twcert@cert.org.tw: CWE-912

Primary references