CVE-2021-46442 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-825 G1 routers. Attackers can exploit this flaw via the "webupg" binary, specifically through the "autoupgrade.asp" parameter, to download configuration files and update firmware without requiring authentication. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the high EPSS score indicates a notable likelihood of future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-825_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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