CVE-2024-0769
D-Link DIR-859 Router
D-Link DIR-859 Router Path Traversal Vulnerability
What it is
D-Link DIR-859 routers contain a path traversal vulnerability in the file /hedwig.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. Manipulation of the argument service with the input ../../../../htdocs/webinc/getcfg/DHCPS6.BRIDGE-1.xml allows for the leakage of session data potentially enabling privilege escalation and unauthorized control of the device. This vulnerability affects legacy D-Link products. All associated hardware revisions have reached their end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS) life cycle and should be retired and replaced per vendor instructions.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vendor notices and references
- supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0769
Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.
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