How severe is CVE-2020-8864?

CVE-2020-8864 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-2020-8864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8864?

CVE-2020-8864 primarily affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8864?

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-2020-8864 published?

CVE-2020-8864 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8864

CVE-2020-8864 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-878 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Dlink Dir-878 Firmware
Published: 2020-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers with firmware 1.10B04. 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 empty passwords. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the router. Was ZDI-CAN-9471.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8864?: This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers with firmware 1.10B04. 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 empty passwords. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the router. Was ZDI-CAN-9471.
How severe is CVE-2020-8864?: CVE-2020-8864 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-2020-8864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8864?: CVE-2020-8864 primarily affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8864?: 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-2020-8864 published?: CVE-2020-8864 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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