CVE-2020-15632

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions D-Link DIR-842 version 3.13B05

Description This issue allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations. The specific flaw exists within the processing of HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting requests, resulting from the lack of proper handling of sessions. An attacker can leverage this to execute arbitrary code in the context of the device.

Recommendations For D-Link DIR-842 version 3.13B05, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the handling of HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting requests until a patch is available. Restrict access to the device to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.