CVE-2021-33346 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can modify the admin password without authorization on a D-Link router, leading to full administrative control.

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-2021-33346?

CVE-2021-33346 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is an arbitrary password modification vulnerability in a D-LINK DSL-2888A router product. An attacker can use this vulnerability to modify the password of the admin user without authorization.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33346?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl-2888a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33346?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33346 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-2021-33346 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33346 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9m6-5cw7-gv47.

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