CVE-2021-20697 Missing authorization in DAP-1880AC
Remote attackers can bypass authentication to access critical functions on D-Link DAP-1880AC devices, gaining unauthorized user privileges.
- 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-2021-20697?
CVE-2021-20697 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in D-Link Japan K.K. DAP-1880AC, published on 26 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing authentication for critical function in DAP-1880AC firmware version 1.21 and earlier allows a remote attacker to login to the device as an authenticated user without the access privilege via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dap-1880ac Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20697 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-2021-20697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in D-Link Japan K.K. DAP-1880AC
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8wx-mf3r-7hff.