Submit #605592: dlink DCS-6517B1 below or equal v2.02.01 hardcode weak passwordinfo

Titledlink DCS-6517B1 below or equal v2.02.01 hardcode weak password
DescriptionIn D-link DCS-6517B1 firmware, binary /bin/httpd contains a hardcoded weak password vulnerability. A root-level user account is created using a static password. This behavior allows an attacker to gain full administrative access using a fixed, publicly reversible password.
Source⚠️ http://cdn2.v50to.cc/dlink/DCS-6517B1_FW_v2.02.01/report_3.pdf
User
 CookedMelon (UID 52513)
Submission06/27/2025 18:55 (1 Year ago)
Moderation06/30/2025 17:52 (3 days later)
StatusAccepted
VulDB entry314443 [D-Link DCS-6517/DCS-7517 up to 2.02.0 Root Password Generation /bin/httpd generate_pass_from_mac entropy]
Points17

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