CVE-2022-29778 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on D-Link DIR-890L routers due to hardcoded credentials in the Wake-On-Lan configuration parameter.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-29778?

CVE-2022-29778 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-890L 1.20b01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the hardcoded option Wake-On-Lan for the parameter 'descriptor' at SetVirtualServerSettings.php

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29778?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-890l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29778?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-29778 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-29778 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5cg6-qf6g-ch83.

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