CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1220

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 stores the administrative password in plaintext in the default Management Information Base (MIB), allowing remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

Risk Assessment

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to take control of the device, posing a serious security threat to the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version and change the default administrative password to a stronger and more complex one.

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Original NVD description (English source)

D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point stores the administrative password in plaintext in the default Management Information Base (MIB), which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS