CVE-2020-15632

Name: CVE-2020-15632
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-23T21:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15632 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-842 3.13B05 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-842 3.13B05 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of HNAP GetCAPTCHAsetting requests. The issue results from the lack of proper handling of sessions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10083.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.32%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-303

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-842 Firmware	<= 3.13b09

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10184Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-880/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10184Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-880/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15632?

How severe is CVE-2020-15632?

CVE-2020-15632 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15632?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST