CVE-2017-7406: The D-Link DIR-615 device before v20.12PTb04 doesn't use SSL for any of the authenticated pages.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-7406 affects D-Link DIR-615 devices before firmware v20.12PTb04. The administration pages use unencrypted HTTP, so credentials can be exposed to someone who can observe the same network traffic. This is mainly a local or path-adjacent exposure, not evidence of internet-wide exploitation. Organizations may be exposed if they still operate D-Link DIR-615 devices running firmware earlier than v20.12PTb04, especially on shared, untrusted, or poorly segmented networks. Prioritize remediation where these routers remain in business networks or remote offices. The issue can expose administrator credentials, but known exploitation is not reported in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify any D-Link DIR-615 devices in use.; Check firmware version against v20.12PTb04.; Apply the vendor firmware patch or current vendor guidance..

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Jun 13, 2026, 07:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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