CVE-2018-18007

atbox.htm on D-Link DSL-2770L devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to discover admin credentials

published December 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can snoop around and discover admin credentials on D-Link DSL-2770L devices! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can wander in and read the guest list at the front desk without even checking in. This makes it shockingly easy for a malicious visitor to find out who's in charge! If exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized access to the router's settings, potentially compromising the entire network. They could change configurations, intercept traffic, or even create a backdoor for future access. The implications could be devastating for your home or business network.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can wander in and read the guest list at the front desk without even checking in. This makes it shockingly easy for a malicious visitor to find out who's in charge! The vulnerability in atbox.htm of the D-Link DSL-2770L device allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive admin credentials without any authentication, essentially exposing the keys to the kingdom.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized access to the router's settings, potentially compromising the entire network. They could change configurations, intercept traffic, or even create a backdoor for future access. The implications could be devastating for your home or business network. To protect yourself, ensure that your D-Link DSL-2770L is updated to the latest firmware version. Change any default admin credentials to strong, unique passwords, and consider disabling remote management features if not needed. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your network, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01917 · 79.7th percentile
Published
2018-12-21T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 23:00Z
    atbox.htm on D-Link DSL-2770L devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to discover admin credentials
    cvelistv5