CVE-2017-9542 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Jun 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication on D-Link DIR-615 routers by sending a modified POST request, gaining full control of the device.

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-2017-9542?

CVE-2017-9542 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router allows authentication bypass via a modified POST request to login.cgi. This issue occurs because it fails to validate the password field. Successful exploitation of this issue allows an attacker to take control of the affected device.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9542?

It affects 1 product.

Products include D-Link Dir-615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9542?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-9542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-87p8-v7c2-7pr3.