HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-7246
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2015-7246

CWE-798Published: April 24, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 has a default password of root for the root account and tw for the tw account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-7246 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-7246. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

d-link1 product(s)
dvg-n5402sp firmware
dlink1 product(s)
dvg-n5402sp
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135590/D-Link-DVG-N5402SP-Path-Traversal-Information-Disclosure.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/24
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39409/
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135590/D-Link-DVG-N5402SP-Path-Traversal-Information-Disclosure.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/24
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39409/

All References (6)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135590/D-Link-DVG-N5402SP-Path-Traversal-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/24Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39409/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135590/D-Link-DVG-N5402SP-Path-Traversal-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/24Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39409/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-7246
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 24, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-7246 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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