D-Link Arbitrary File Read

Anandhu K A

Published on

01 Oct 2021

Vulnerability

The D-Link access point devices have an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files. There are various POST options available when sending a login request. After a failed login request, attackers may utilise the errorpage= tag to redirect to an arbitrary page, leaking arbitrary system files.

Mitigation / Precaution

You need to apply related fixes.
Sanitize all parameters received as input from the user.

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