D-Link DWR-X1820 Router Weak Default Password Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the D-Link DWR-X1820 router due to the use of weak default passwords generated from the device's IMEI number. The router does not require users to change this default password, allowing attackers who know the password generation method to easily crack it if they have the IMEI number. This issue affects versions 1.00B14CP prior to 1.00B16CP.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized access to the router using the default password, which can be easily cracked if the IMEI number is known.

Remediation

Users can update to D-Link DWR-X1820 version 1.00B16CP to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 28, 2026, 10:24 AM
Updated: May 28, 2026, 10:24 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
4.5
remediation
0.0
relevance
9.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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