CVE-2009-2766 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify router settings without authentication due to missing access controls in the DD-WRT management GUI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2766?
CVE-2009-2766 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
httpd.c in httpd in the management GUI in DD-WRT 24 sp1 does not require administrative authentication for programs under cgi-bin/, which allows remote attackers to change settings via HTTP requests.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2766?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dd-Wrt Dd-Wrt.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2766?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2766 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2009-2766 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2766 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jc49-c4w8-g43h.