CVE-2009-2766
CVE-2009-2766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dd-wrt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Dd-wrt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
httpd.c in httpd in the management GUI in DD-WRT 24 sp1 does not require administrative authentication for programs under cgi-bin/, which allows remote attackers to change settings via HTTP requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2766?
- httpd.c in httpd in the management GUI in DD-WRT 24 sp1 does not require administrative authentication for programs under cgi-bin/, which allows remote attackers to change settings via HTTP requests.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2766?
- CVE-2009-2766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2766 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2766?
- CVE-2009-2766 affects Dd-wrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2766?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-2766 published?
- CVE-2009-2766 was published on 2009-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dd-wrt:dd-wrt:24:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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