Discover the impact of CVE-2021-46455 on D-Link DIR-823-Pro v1.0.2. Learn about the vulnerability, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your devices.
D-Link device D-Link DIR-823-Pro v1.0.2 has a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Understanding CVE-2021-46455
What is CVE-2021-46455?
D-Link DIR-823-Pro v1.0.2 contains a vulnerability in the SetStationSettings function, enabling command injection through the station_access_enable parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2021-46455
This vulnerability permits malicious actors to execute unauthorized commands on affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-46455
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823-Pro v1.0.2 allows attackers to run arbitrary commands through the susceptible function.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the station_access_enable parameter maliciously.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure the device is updated with the latest firmware patches provided by D-Link.