CVE-2013-6026
10.0 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2013-6026 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink di-524up. It was published on October 19, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The web interface on D-Link DIR-100, DIR-120, DI-624S, DI-524UP, DI-604S, DI-604UP, DI-604+, and TM-G5240 routers; Planex BRL-04R, BRL-04UR, and BRL-04CW routers; and Alpha Networks routers allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify settings via an xmlset_roodkcableoj28840ybtide User-Agent HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in October 2013.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update di-524up to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6026?
CVE-2013-6026 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink di-524up. It was published on October 19, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2013-6026?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6026?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update di-524up to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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