CVE-2024-5296 D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in D-Link D-View due to a hard-coded cryptographic key, requiring vendor patches.

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-2024-5296?

CVE-2024-5296 is a critical vulnerability in D-Link D-View, published on 23 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TokenUtils class. The issue results from a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21991.

Weakness: CWE-321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink D-View 8.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-5296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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