CVE-2013-7320 in DAP 2253
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in D-Link DAP-2253 Access Point (Rev. A1) with firmware before 1.30 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify configuration settings via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/28/2018
The CVE-2013-7320 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw affecting D-Link DAP-2253 Access Point models with firmware versions prior to 1.30. This vulnerability resides in the web-based administration interface of the device, creating a significant security risk for network administrators who rely on this equipment for wireless network management. The flaw specifically impacts the authentication mechanism, allowing malicious actors to exploit the lack of proper CSRF protection measures. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-352 category, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues in software applications. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions without proper authentication, potentially compromising the entire wireless network infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs within the web interface of the DAP-2253 access point, where the device fails to implement adequate anti-CSRF tokens or other protective mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing network conditions to trick authenticated administrators into executing unintended administrative commands. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it targets configuration modification operations, which could allow attackers to change critical network settings such as wireless security parameters, network access controls, or administrative credentials. This type of attack vector aligns with the ATT&CK technique T1566, specifically targeting the use of web-based attacks to gain unauthorized access to network devices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to fundamentally alter network security configurations without requiring valid credentials. An attacker could potentially disable wireless security protocols, modify network access controls, or redirect network traffic to compromise the entire wireless infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the device's ability to maintain secure administrative sessions, creating a persistent risk for organizations that rely on D-Link access points for their wireless network operations. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where wireless access points serve as critical network components and where administrators frequently access these devices through web interfaces. The lack of proper CSRF protection in the firmware means that even authenticated users could be vulnerable to attacks if they visit malicious websites or if the attacker can manipulate network traffic in specific ways. Organizations with affected devices should immediately update to firmware version 1.30 or later to mitigate this vulnerability, as the patch addresses the core authentication and session management flaws that enable this attack vector. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and session management in network device firmware, as well as the necessity of implementing robust anti-CSRF protections in web-based administrative interfaces.