CVE-2018-17880 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can trigger a device reboot on D-Link DIR-823G routers via the HNAP1 interface, causing denial of service.

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-2018-17880?

CVE-2018-17880 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On D-Link DIR-823G 2018-09-19 devices, the GoAhead configuration allows /HNAP1 RunReboot commands without authentication to trigger a reboot.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17880?

It affects 1 product.

Products include D-Link Dir-823g Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17880?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17880 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-2018-17880 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17880 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-58q6-vx8p-95c2.