Vulnerability · Published Dec 22, 2025 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2023-53974D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 Backup Configuration File Disclosure via Unauthenticated Request
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity missing authentication in DSL-124 Wireless N300 ADSL2+ from D-Link. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 45% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 55.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link | DSL-124 Wireless N300 ADSL2+ | ME_1.00 |
Weakness: CWE-306 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- ExploitDB-51129 exploit
- D-Link Official Homepage product
- D-Link MEA Product Details Page product
- VulnCheck Advisory: D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 Backup Configuration File Disclosure via Unauthenticated Request third-party-advisory