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CVE-2021-33259 (GCVE-0-2021-33259)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-31 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-09 00:13
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Summary
Several web interfaces in D-Link DIR-868LW 1.12b have no authentication requirements for access, allowing for attackers to obtain users' DNS query history.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE
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