CVE-2019-17512 Missing authorization in n/a
An unauthenticated attacker can clear router logs via a specific URL, potentially erasing evidence of other attacks.
- 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-2019-17512?
CVE-2019-17512 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There are some web interfaces without authentication requirements on D-Link DIR-412 A1-1.14WW routers. An attacker can clear the router's log file via act=clear&logtype=sysact to log_clear.php, which could be used to erase attack traces.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-412 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17512 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-2019-17512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2q3-rwf5-xwwq.