CVE-2023-35724 D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can bypass authentication on D-Link DAP-2622 routers by using hardcoded credentials in the Telnet CLI service.

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-2023-35724?

CVE-2023-35724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware, 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 DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The server program contains hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20050.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35724?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-35724 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35724 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-542p-5xcv-3275.