CVE-2020-24579 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 22 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication to access protected pages and functionality on D-Link DSL-2888A devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24579?

CVE-2020-24579 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. An unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication to access authenticated pages and functionality.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24579 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-2020-24579 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24579 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p9v-555g-5hgg.