Unauthenticated Telnet access via unchecked HNAP request
Published Jun 27, 2025 · Updated Jul 1, 2026
Improper access control in D-Link DIR-823-Pro 1.02 allows remote attackers to enable Telnet and access the router over the network. The HNAP SetTelnetSettings handler accepts an unauthenticated telnet_enabled value, and sub_42A620 invokes the system function to restart Telnet. The public proof of concept sends one HTTP POST without credentials, while CISA's assessment separately records required user interaction.
Summary
What happened
Improper access control in D-Link DIR-823-Pro 1.02 allows remote attackers to enable Telnet and access the router over the network. The HNAP SetTelnetSettings handler accepts an unauthenticated telnet_enabled value, and sub_42A620 invokes the system function to restart Telnet. The public proof of concept sends one HTTP POST without credentials, while CISA's assessment separately records required user interaction.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-45729
- Published
- Jun 27, 2025
- Updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-284, T1190
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
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- Jun 27, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jul 1, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- SetTelnetSettings unauthenticated Telnet enablement proof of conceptproof of concept · unverified
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