CVE-2020-8862

Name: CVE-2020-8862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-22T00:15:10.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 13.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8862 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 DAP-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 13.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2610 Firmware v2.01RC067 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. The issue results from the lack of proper password checking. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-10082.

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

13.34%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-2610 Firmware	<= 2.01rc067

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10154Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-266/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10154Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-266/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8862?

How severe is CVE-2020-8862?

CVE-2020-8862 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8862?

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