CVE-2017-7405: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-7405: On the D-Link DIR-615 before v20.12PTb04, once authenticated, this device identifies the user based on the...

On the D-Link DIR-615 before v20.12PTb04, once authenticated, this device identifies the user based on the IP address of his machine. By spoofing the IP address belonging to the victim's host, an attacker might be able to take over the administrative session without being prompted for authentication credentials. An attacker can get the victim's and router's IP addresses by simply sniffing the network traffic. Moreover, if the victim has web access enabled on his router and is accessing the web interface from a different network that is behind the NAT/Proxy, an attacker can sniff the network traffic to know the public IP address of the victim's router and take over his session as he won't be prompted for credentials.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 16:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-7405 affects D-Link DIR-615 routers before firmware v20.12PTb04. After a legitimate administrator logs in, the router may trust the administrator’s IP address rather than robust session authentication. An attacker able to observe network traffic and spoof the victim’s IP could take over the admin session without credentials. Exposure is most relevant where DIR-615 administrative interfaces are reachable to untrusted networks, web access is enabled, or attackers can observe local or upstream traffic. Organizations should treat internet-facing or shared-network management access as higher risk. Prioritize remediation if these routers manage business connectivity or expose administration beyond trusted networks. The business risk is unauthorized router control, which can affect availability, traffic routing, and security monitoring. Devices not exposed to untrusted networks are lower urgency but should still be updated or retired. Mitigation focus: Identify any D-Link DIR-615 routers in use.; Check firmware version against v20.12PTb04.; Apply D-Link firmware patch v20.12PTb04 where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 7, 2017, 12:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.qualys.com/2017/03/12/qsa-2017-03-12/qsa-2017-03-12.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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