CVE-2024-57679 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can modify repeater service settings via a crafted POST request, requiring network access to the device.
- 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-2024-57679?
CVE-2024-57679 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816 Firmware, published on 16 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An access control issue in the component form2RepeaterSetup.cgi of D-Link 816A2_FWv1.10CNB05_R1B011D88210 allows unauthenticated attackers to set the 2.4G and 5G repeater service of the device via a crafted POST request.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-816 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-57679 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57679 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Dlink Dir-816 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3p86-mc6x-347c.