CVE-2021-46442
High PUBLISHEDIn the "webupg" binary of D-Link DIR-825 G1, attackers can bypass authentication through parameters "autoupgrade.asp", and perform functions such...
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Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
In the "webupg" binary of D-Link DIR-825 G1, attackers can bypass authentication through parameters "autoupgrade.asp", and perform functions such as downloading configuration files and updating firmware without authorization.
- CVE Published
- Apr 27, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Apr 27, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- dlink.com/en/security-bulletin dlink.com · CVE Record https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
- GitHub — tgp-top/D-Link-DIR-825 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/tgp-top/D-Link-DIR-825
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| The Shadowserver First | 2022-04-27 10:10 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-04-27 10:10:37 UTC · The Shadowserver
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:10 UTC about 4 years ago10:10 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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10:10 UTC about 4 years ago10:10 UTC · about 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2021-46442
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"title": "In the \"webupg\" binary of D-Link DIR-825 G1, attackers can bypass authenticat...",
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"affected_product": "DIR-825 G1",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}