Overview
On December 8, 2021, a 3rd party security researcher reported the D-Link (Non-US) DSL-2730U hardware revision. V1, Firmware vIN_1.11 and identified potential vulnerabilities.
As soon as D-Link was made aware of the reported security issues, we had promptly started our investigation and no providing a security patch , which is available to download below.
D-Link takes the issues of network security and user privacy very seriously. We have a dedicated task force and product management team on call to address evolving security issues and implement appropriate security measures.
Below you will find a patch for the model's that close the reported vulnerabilities.
3rd Party Report information
Reports provided:
- Parul Jajal : pjjajal _at_ ee _dot_ vjti.ac _dot_ in - Center of Excellence in Complex & Nonlinear Dynamical System (COE-CNDS)/Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
- Parul Sindhwad, Sushant Mane, Dr. Faruk Kazi from from COE-CNDS Lab, VJTI Mumbai, India.
Public Disclosed 3rd Party Report ::
- To be released at later time
Detials
1. XSS Vulnerability found in SSID
2. XSS Vulnerability found in Password, where we can add new user with user/root privilege.
3. XSS Vulnerability found in Ping6, reflected type XSS
4. Stored XSS Vulnerability found in Dynamic DNS Section
Affected Models
| Model |
Hardware Revision |
Region |
Affected FW |
Fixed FW |
Recommendation |
Last Updated |
| DSL-2730U |
All Vx Hardware Revisions |
Worldwide (Non-US) |
vIN_1.11& Below |
vIN_1.11_security_patch |
Download Hotfix and manually update router |
01/25/2022 |
Regarding Security patch for your D-Link Devices
Firmware updates address the security vulnerabilities in affected D-Link devices. D-Link will update this continually and we strongly recommend all users to install the relevant updates.
Please note that this is a device beta software, beta firmware, or hot-fix release which is still undergoing final testing before its official release. The beta software, beta firmware, or hot-fix is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and the user assumes all risk and liability for use thereof. D-Link does not provide any warranties, whether express or implied, as to the suitability or usability of the beta firmware. D-Link will not be liable for any loss, whether such loss is direct, indirect, special or consequential, suffered by any party as a result of their use of the beta firmware.
As there are different hardware revisions on our products, please check this on your device before downloading the correct corresponding firmware update. The hardware revision information can usually be found on the product label on the underside of the product next to the serial number. Alternatively, they can also be found on the device web configuration.