CVE-2017-9542: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9542: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router allows authentication bypass via a modified POST request to login.cgi.

D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router allows authentication bypass via a modified POST request to login.cgi. This issue occurs because it fails to validate the password field. Successful exploitation of this issue allows an attacker to take control of the affected device.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 17:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2017-9542 is an authentication bypass in the D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router. The source states a modified login request can bypass password validation and let an attacker take control of the device. Provided sources do not identify affected firmware versions or a vendor fix. Exposure is most likely where D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 routers are still deployed, especially if management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. The provided sources do not specify firmware versions, hardware revisions, or CPEs. Treat exposed DIR-615 routers as a priority legacy-network risk. The vulnerability can lead to device takeover, but source evidence is incomplete on versions and fixes. Focus on inventory, exposure reduction, and replacement planning where vendor support is unavailable. Mitigation focus: Check D-Link support guidance for DIR-615 firmware updates or replacement status.; Remove router administration interfaces from internet and guest-network exposure.; Restrict management access to trusted admin networks or local administration only..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2017, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://twitter.com/tiger_tigerboy/status/873458088321220609CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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