Critical CVSS 9.8

Overview

D-Link D-View InstallApplication Use of Hard-coded Credentials 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 InstallApplication class. The class contains a hard-coded password for the remotely reachable database. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19553.

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: hardcoded, unauth_access (tag impact: HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Enforce authentication/authorization; reduce default endpoint exposure.

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