CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-14418

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The D-Link NPAPI extension, used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.

Risk Assessment

Sending the admin password in cleartext poses a risk of interception by third parties, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the device.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the device firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to avoid using unencrypted connections.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.

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