CVE-2020-24580 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication to assign static IP addresses on D-Link DSL-2888A devices due to missing authentication checks.

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-2020-24580?

CVE-2020-24580 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. Lack of authentication functionality allows an attacker to assign a static IP address that was once used by a valid user.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24580 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-2020-24580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4vw-32x4-hm2p.