How severe is CVE-2020-8861?

CVE-2020-8861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8861?

CVE-2020-8861 primarily affects Dlink Dap-1330 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8861?

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-2020-8861 published?

CVE-2020-8861 was published on 2020-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8861

CVE-2020-8861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1330 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1330 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1330 1.10B01 BETA Wi-Fi range extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HNAP login requests. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of cookies. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the router. Was ZDI-CAN-9554.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8861?: This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1330 1.10B01 BETA Wi-Fi range extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HNAP login requests. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of cookies. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the router. Was ZDI-CAN-9554.
How severe is CVE-2020-8861?: CVE-2020-8861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8861?: CVE-2020-8861 primarily affects Dlink Dap-1330 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8861?: 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-2020-8861 published?: CVE-2020-8861 was published on 2020-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1330_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1330_firmware:1.10b01:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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