CVE-2020-24577

Name: CVE-2020-24577
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T07:15:11.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 19.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. The One Touch application discloses sensitive information, such as the hashed admin login password and the Internet provider connection username and cleartext password, in the application's response body for a /tmp/var/passwd or /tmp/home/wan_stat URI.. EPSS estimates a 19.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. The One Touch application discloses sensitive information, such as the hashed admin login password and the Internet provider connection username and cleartext password, in the application's response body for a /tmp/var/passwd or /tmp/home/wan_stat URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.06%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsl-2888a Firmware	< au_2.31_v1.1.47ae55

References

https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/d-link-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-leading-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=28241Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/d-link-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-leading-to-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=28241Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24577?

How severe is CVE-2020-24577?

CVE-2020-24577 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24577?

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