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CVE-2017-9542: D-Link DIR-615 Router can be logged into without password
CVE-2017-9542 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The D-Link DIR-615 wireless router does not properly check the password field in its login page, allowing anyone to send a specially crafted request and gain access. This means an attacker could take control of the router and its network settings. Update the router firmware to the latest version or replace the device to protect your network.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| d-link | dir-615_firmware |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-615_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 exploitatio...
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.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98992 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://twitter.com/tiger_tigerboy/status/873458088321220609 Third Party Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/tigerBOY777/videos/1368513696568992/ Permissions Required
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published11 Jun 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9542 · NVD
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