CVE-2020-9278 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker can reset the D-Link DSL-2640B router to its default configuration by accessing a specific URL.

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-2020-9278?

CVE-2020-9278 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. The device can be reset to its default configuration by accessing an unauthenticated URL.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl-2640b Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9278 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-2020-9278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj3j-vfvc-g245.

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