CVE-2023-34282 D-Link DIR-2150 HNAP Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can bypass authentication on D-Link DIR-2150 routers via a crafted SOAP API header, gaining unauthorized access.

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-2023-34282?

CVE-2023-34282 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in D-Link DIR-2150, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-2150 HNAP Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-2150 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the SOAP API interface, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. A crafted authentication header can cause authentication to succeed without providing proper credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20910.

Weakness: CWE-303

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34282?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-2150 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34282?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34282 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-2023-34282 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-34282 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whx2-qjxv-4vr9.