CVE-2018-17881
CVE-2018-17881 is a critical-severity vulnerability in D-link Dir-823g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: D-link Dir-823g Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
On D-Link DIR-823G 2018-09-19 devices, the GoAhead configuration allows /HNAP1 SetPasswdSettings commands without authentication to trigger an admin password change.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17881?
- On D-Link DIR-823G 2018-09-19 devices, the GoAhead configuration allows /HNAP1 SetPasswdSettings commands without authentication to trigger an admin password change.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17881?
- CVE-2018-17881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-17881 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17881?
- CVE-2018-17881 affects D-link Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17881?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-17881 published?
- CVE-2018-17881 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-823g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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