What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-9278?

CVE-2020-9278 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-9278?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-9278. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Dsl 2640B Firmware CVE-2020-9278

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2020-04-20 cve@mitre.org

D-Link Authentication Bypass Dsl 2640B Firmware

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 20, 2020 - 23:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. The device can be reset to its default configuration by accessing an unauthenticated URL.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2640B B2 EU_4.01B devices. The device can be reset to its default configuration by accessing an unauthenticated URL. Affected products include: Dlink Dsl-2640B Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.