CVE-2024-57045Dir-859 A3 Firmware Authentication Bypass
A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication.
Published Feb 18, 2025 · Updated May 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-57045 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-859 A3 Firmware (Dlink).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dir-859 A3 Firmware 1.05.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication. An attacker can obtain a user name and password by forging a post request to the / getcfg.php page.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-859 A3 FirmwareDlink | See advisory | 1.05 |
Patched Releases
Dir-859 A3 Firmware
1.05
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 18, 2025
Last updated
May 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisorydlink.com · security-bulletin
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-859 router with firmware version A3 1.05 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication.
Affected: Dir-859 A3 Firmware (Dlink). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
Fixed versions are available, including Dir-859 A3 Firmware 1.05.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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