MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2021-02-12

CVE-2020-27863

dlink dva-2800_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2020-27863)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-27863 impacting dlink dva-2800_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 8008 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10912.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product dlink / dva-2800_firmware
Affected Versions 2.30_au
Weakness Enumeration CWE-288

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-27863 impacting dlink dva-2800_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-27863.yaml
id: cve-2020-27863

info:
  name: dlink dva-2800_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-27863 affecting dlink dva-2800_firmware.
    Evaluation: This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A rout...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-27863
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2020-27863
    cwe-id: CWE-288
  tags: cve,cve-2020-27863,dlink,dva-2800_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dva-2800_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-27863.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-27863
# Target: dlink dva-2800_firmware | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-27863 (dlink dva-2800_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against dlink dva-2800_firmware scope (2.30_au).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-27863.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-27863
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dva-2800_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dva-2800_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dva-2800_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dva-2800_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dva-2800_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-27863 in dlink dva-2800_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update dlink dva-2800_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-27863?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-27863?

CVE-2020-27863 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-27863
Weakness CWE-288
Vendor dlink
Product dva-2800_firmware
Published 2021-02-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N