CVE-2015-2050 in DAP-1320
Summary
by MITRE
D-Link DAP-1320 Rev Ax with firmware before 1.21b05 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-2050 affects D-Link DAP-1320 Rev Ax wireless access points running firmware versions prior to 1.21b05. This represents a critical remote code execution flaw that could enable attackers to gain unauthorized control over affected devices. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the device's web interface and command processing components. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve crafted HTTP requests or API calls to the device's management interface, potentially allowing full system compromise.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-78 categories, which address command injection flaws in software systems. These weaknesses occur when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into system commands without proper sanitization or validation. The D-Link device fails to properly validate or escape input parameters, creating an environment where malicious payloads can be executed with the privileges of the web server process. This type of vulnerability typically allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially leading to complete device compromise and unauthorized network access.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to network security infrastructure. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain root access to the wireless access point, enabling them to modify network configurations, intercept wireless traffic, establish persistent backdoors, or use the device as a launch point for further attacks against the internal network. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the device, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where wireless infrastructure is often deployed in accessible locations. The compromise of a wireless access point can lead to lateral movement within the network and potential data exfiltration from connected devices.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate firmware updates from D-Link to version 1.21b05 or later, which contain patches addressing the command injection flaws. Network administrators should also implement additional security controls such as restricting access to the device management interfaces through firewall rules, implementing network segmentation, and monitoring for suspicious network traffic patterns. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation, highlighting the need for layered defense approaches. Organizations should also consider implementing network access controls and regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in other network infrastructure components.