CVE-2018-10968 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to D-Link routers via a default TELNET account, leading to potential device compromise.

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-2018-10968?

CVE-2018-10968 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On D-Link DIR-550A and DIR-604M devices through v2.10KR, a malicious user can use a default TELNET account to get unauthorized access to vulnerable devices, aka a backdoor access vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10968?

It affects 2 products.

Products include D-Link Dir-550a Firmware, D-Link Dir-604m Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-10968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8gx-4w6q-hf55.

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