How severe is CVE-2020-8862?

CVE-2020-8862 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-2020-8862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8862?

CVE-2020-8862 affects Dlink Dap-2610 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8862?

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-2020-8862 published?

CVE-2020-8862 was published on 2020-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8862

CVE-2020-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-2610 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dap-2610 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-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. The issue results from the lack of proper password checking. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-10082.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8862?: This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. The issue results from the lack of proper password checking. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-10082.
How severe is CVE-2020-8862?: CVE-2020-8862 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-2020-8862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8862?: CVE-2020-8862 affects Dlink Dap-2610 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8862?: 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-2020-8862 published?: CVE-2020-8862 was published on 2020-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2610_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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