CVE-2017-12943

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: August 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://jithindkurup.tumblr.com/post/165218785974/d-link-dir-600-authentication-bypass-absolute

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42581/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeNOJORAQsQ

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://jithindkurup.tumblr.com/post/165218785974/d-link-dir-600-authentication-bypass-absolute

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42581/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeNOJORAQsQ

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

81.8%

99th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Affected Vendors

dlink

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