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D-Link Dir-855
Description
Service is vulnerable to attacks from within your network.
Catalogue ID EDB-ID-15666
Details
Description
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Our scan has found your router vulnerable to attacks. That is, the router contains a problem that can be misused by cybercriminals to break into your network and compromise your security and privacy.
Solution
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Some of the vulnerabilities are patched in new versions of the device firmware. Therefore, applying the latest firmware update may solve the problem. Routers typically do not perform automatic updates, so the process requires appropriate patches to be manually downloaded and installed on the device. Consult your router's manual for instructions to download the latest firmware and apply it to your router.
Done incorrectly, this can make your router unusable. Therefore we recommend that this procedure is done only by very advanced users or computer technicians
D-Link router authentication bypass vulnerability
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Severity: Medium
Reference: EDB-ID-15666
Description:
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain control of several D-Link routers and your Internet connection. If you have Remote/WAN Management enabled on your router, or sufficient permissions when you visit any website that hosts specially crafted script (for example, by clicking the link or through some other mechanism such as redirection from a malicious site), the attacker can remotely utilize an HTTP request to bypass authentication on your router, execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, and access all important and private data stored in the router -- your router login/password combination, your Wi-Fi password, and your configuration data.
Impact:
Any device connected to your network -- including computers, phones, tablets, printers, security cameras, or any other networked device in your home or office network -- may have an increased risk of compromise.
Recommendation:
To overcome this vulnerability, apply the firmware update that addresses the issue or replace the router.
Avast Wi-Fi Inspector supported alerts:
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• Your router is infected
• Your wireless network is not secure
• Your wireless network password is weak
• Your router is set to a weak password
• Your router is accessible from the Internet
• Your router is vulnerable to network attacks
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