CVE-2018-7698
CVE-2018-7698 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-link Mydlink+ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: D-link Mydlink+
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in D-Link mydlink+ 3.8.5 build 259 for DCS-933L 1.05.04 and DCS-934L 1.05.04 devices. The mydlink+ app sends the username and password for connected D-Link cameras (such as DCS-933L and DCS-934L) unencrypted from the app to the camera, allowing attackers to obtain these credentials and gain control of the camera including the ability to view the camera's stream and make changes without the user's knowledge.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7698?
- An issue was discovered in D-Link mydlink+ 3.8.5 build 259 for DCS-933L 1.05.04 and DCS-934L 1.05.04 devices. The mydlink+ app sends the username and password for connected D-Link cameras (such as DCS-933L and DCS-934L) unencrypted from the app to the camera, allowing attackers to obtain these credentials and gain control of the camera including the ability to view the camera's stream and make changes without the user's knowledge.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7698?
- CVE-2018-7698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-7698 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-7698?
- CVE-2018-7698 affects D-link Mydlink+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-7698?
- 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-2018-7698 published?
- CVE-2018-7698 was published on 2018-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:d-link:mydlink\+:3.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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