What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10641?

CVE-2018-10641 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-10641?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-10641. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.8%.

Dir 601 Firmware CVE-2018-10641

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-05-04 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass D-Link Dir 601 Firmware

8.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 04, 2018 - 03:29 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

D-Link DIR-601 A1 1.02NA devices do not require the old password for a password change, which occurs in cleartext.

AnalysisAI

D-Link DIR-601 A1 1.02NA devices do not require the old password for a password change, which occurs in cleartext. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. D-Link DIR-601 A1 1.02NA devices do not require the old password for a password change, which occurs in cleartext. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-601 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.