What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24579?

CVE-2020-24579 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 10.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-24579?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-24579. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 10.0%.

Dsl2888A Firmware CVE-2020-24579

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2020-12-22 cve@mitre.org

D-Link Authentication Bypass Dsl2888A Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 22, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. An unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication to access authenticated pages and functionality.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. 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. An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. An unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication to access authenticated pages and functionality. Affected products include: Dlink Dsl2888A 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.