CVE-2024-57045 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication on D-Link DIR-859 routers to steal credentials via forged requests, requiring immediate attention from network administrators.

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-2024-57045?

CVE-2024-57045 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-859 A3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57045 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-2024-57045 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57045 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wc7r-hp6q-64m9.

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