CVE-2017-9542

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 11, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router allows authentication bypass via a modified POST request to login.cgi. This issue occurs because it fails to validate the password field. Successful exploitation of this issue allows an attacker to take control of the affected device.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/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
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98992
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://twitter.com/tiger_tigerboy/status/873458088321220609
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.facebook.com/tigerBOY777/videos/1368513696568992/
Source: cve@mitre.org
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98992
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://twitter.com/tiger_tigerboy/status/873458088321220609
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.facebook.com/tigerBOY777/videos/1368513696568992/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Permissions Required

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.1%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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