CVE-2024-48271 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication and escalate privileges on D-Link DSL6740C routers by exploiting insecure default administrator credentials.

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-2024-48271?

CVE-2024-48271 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48271?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl-6740c Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48271?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-48271 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48271 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwqj-v7mx-c4x7.

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