CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-48272

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Oct 30, 2024 | Modified: May 07, 2025
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

D-Link DSL6740C v6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to use an insecure default Wifi password, possibly allowing attackers to connect to the device via a bruteforce attack.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Dsl-6740c_firmware Dlink 6.tr069.20211230 (including) 6.tr069.20211230 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • 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.

References