Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-50199D-Link G416 httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity missing authentication in G416 from D-Link. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 53% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.8% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

D-Link G416 httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link G416 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to gain access to critical functions on the device. Was ZDI-CAN-21287.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
D-Link	G416	1.08b02

Weakness: CWE-306 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1815 x_research-advisory
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