D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use insecure default credentials for Administrator access, possibly allowing attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges on the device via a bruteforce attack.
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dsl-6740c_firmware | Dlink | 6.tr069.20211230 (including) | 6.tr069.20211230 (including) |
A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:
Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.
See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.