← Database

CVE-2024-45696

HIGH CVSS: 8.8 Published: 2024-09-16 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain models of D-Link wireless routers contain hidden functionality. By sending specific packets to the web service, the attacker can forcibly enable the telnet service and log in using hard-coded credentials. The telnet service enabled through this method can only be accessed from within the same local network as the device.

Affected Platforms

Dlink Dir-X4860 FirmwareDlink Covr-X1870Dlink Dir-X4860Dlink Covr-X1870 Firmware

Weakness Type

CWE-912

References