CVE-2024-33344

D-Link DIR-822+ V1.0.5 was found to contain a command injection in ftext function of upload_firmware.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

Critical · published April 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection poses a severe threat in D-Link's DIR-822+ firmware! Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands, sending your device into a tailspin. 🔥 Think of the ftext function as a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly trusts any order that comes in, no questions asked. If a mischief-maker slips in a 'secret' recipe, it could turn the entire menu upside down and serve chaos instead of food! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of your router, leading to a potential data breach or a botnet of compromised devices. Imagine malicious commands being executed at will, compromising your entire home network and privacy – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of the ftext function as a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly trusts any order that comes in, no questions asked. If a mischief-maker slips in a 'secret' recipe, it could turn the entire menu upside down and serve chaos instead of food! The command injection vulnerability in the ftext function of upload_firmware.cgi allows remote attackers to inject and execute commands on the server without proper validation or authentication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of your router, leading to a potential data breach or a botnet of compromised devices. Imagine malicious commands being executed at will, compromising your entire home network and privacy – absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade your D-Link DIR-822+ firmware to version V1.0.6 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check your router settings and disable remote management unless necessary. Also, consider implementing firewall rules to block unauthorized access. This is fixable! Act now, and you'll have your network fortified against this threat in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19893 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2024-04-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 APR 00:00Z
    D-Link DIR-822+ V1.0.5 was found to contain a command injection in ftext function of upload_firmware.cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…
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