CVE-2018-18009

dirary0.js on D-Link DIR-140L, DIR-640L devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to discover admin credentials

published December 21, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ Unauthenticated access is the name of the game here! This vulnerability in dirary0.js on D-Link DIR-140L and DIR-640L devices lets attackers fish for admin credentials without breaking a sweat. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant's guestbook that's left wide open for anyone to peruse. A sneaky diner could jot down the manager's contact info and waltz in whenever they please! If exploited, an attacker could easily discover admin credentials, paving the way for unauthorized access to your device settings. This could lead to compromised networks and a whole host of security headaches, making it a surprisingly sneaky threat!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's guestbook that's left wide open for anyone to peruse. A sneaky diner could jot down the manager's contact info and waltz in whenever they please! This flaw allows remote attackers to access sensitive admin credentials stored in dirary0.js without any authentication, making it a breeze for malicious actors to leverage.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could easily discover admin credentials, paving the way for unauthorized access to your device settings. This could lead to compromised networks and a whole host of security headaches, making it a surprisingly sneaky threat! To protect yourself, update your D-Link firmware to the latest version immediately. Additionally, ensure default credentials are changed to strong, unique passwords. Regularly monitor device logs for any unusual access patterns! You've got this! Take action now to secure your devices and keep your network safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02712 ยท 85.8th percentile
Published
2018-12-21T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 23:00Z
    dirary0.js on D-Link DIR-140L, DIR-640L devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to discover admin credentials
    cvelistv5