CVE-2019-12768

An issue was discovered on D-Link DAP-1650 devices through v1.03b07 before 1.04B02_J65H Hot Fix

published December 30, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ D-Link DAP-1650 devices are quietly vulnerable, allowing attackers to slip past authentication like kids sneaking into the candy aisle! 🍬 Imagine your favorite coffee shop where anyone can walk in and grab a coffee without ever ordering—this is how attackers can exploit this authentication bypass flaw, enjoying full access without a trace! An attacker could exploit this flaw to access sensitive settings or data on your device without needing any credentials—it's like giving someone the keys to your house while you’re out! The potential for unauthorized configuration changes or data extraction is definitely something to worry about.

Put simply

Imagine your favorite coffee shop where anyone can walk in and grab a coffee without ever ordering—this is how attackers can exploit this authentication bypass flaw, enjoying full access without a trace! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication on D-Link DAP-1650 devices by exploiting forceful browsing techniques. Essentially, the device does not properly check if a user is authenticated before allowing access to various resources.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to access sensitive settings or data on your device without needing any credentials—it's like giving someone the keys to your house while you’re out! The potential for unauthorized configuration changes or data extraction is definitely something to worry about. To protect your device, upgrade to the fixed firmware version 1.04B02_J65H Hot Fix immediately. Additionally, review your device settings to ensure proper security measures are in place and consider disabling any unnecessary services. You've got this! Patch your devices and keep your network secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02319 · 83.3th percentile
Published
2020-12-30T19:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 DEC 19:26Z
    An issue was discovered on D-Link DAP-1650 devices through v1.03b07 before 1.04B02_J65H Hot Fix
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