CVE-2008-6974: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in apply.cgi in DD-WRT 24 sp1 and earlier allow...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects DD-WRT 24 sp1 and earlier router firmware. A malicious site could abuse an already authenticated administrator’s browser to change router settings, change credentials, enable remote administration, or trigger command execution. Business risk is highest where legacy DD-WRT routers still manage sensitive networks. Exposure is likely limited to devices running DD-WRT 24 sp1 or earlier with the administrative web interface reachable to an authenticated administrator. Risk increases when administrators browse untrusted sites while logged into router management. Treat this as a high-priority legacy network-device risk if DD-WRT 24 sp1 or earlier is present. The main business concern is loss of router administrative control, which can affect traffic exposure, remote access, and network integrity. Mitigation focus: Identify DD-WRT devices and confirm whether they run 24 sp1 or earlier.; Check current DD-WRT vendor guidance for fixed or supported firmware.; Restrict router administration to trusted management networks only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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