CVE-2024-38437CWE-288

D-Link - CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Critical · published July 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An authentication bypass flaw lets anyone access your D-Link devices without breaking a sweat! Imagine a hotel where the front desk forgot to check IDs, allowing anyone to stroll in and access all the guest rooms. That’s the kind of oversight happening here, where unauthorized users can slip right past security protocols without any verification. This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining full access to your devices and sensitive data, allowing for potentially devastating actions like changing settings or harvesting personal information. It’s a critical breach of trust that could expose your entire network to unwanted intrusions and attacks! ⚡

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where the front desk forgot to check IDs, allowing anyone to stroll in and access all the guest rooms. That’s the kind of oversight happening here, where unauthorized users can slip right past security protocols without any verification. CVE-2024-38437 is an authentication bypass vulnerability where attackers can access administrative features using an alternate path or channel, bypassing normal authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining full access to your devices and sensitive data, allowing for potentially devastating actions like changing settings or harvesting personal information. It’s a critical breach of trust that could expose your entire network to unwanted intrusions and attacks! ⚡ To safeguard against this vulnerability, immediately update your D-Link devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this issue. Additionally, review your network settings and implement strong access controls to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your devices! 🚀

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
0.00661 · 51.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-07-21T07:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUL 07:17Z
    D-Link - CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
    cvelistv5