Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-33781?

Affected: Dir-842v2 Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-33781 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-33781 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-33781?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-33781?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2023-33781 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.

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CVE-2023-33781Dir-842v2 Firmware Vulnerability

An issue in D-Link DIR-842V2 v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via importing a crafted file.

Published Jun 6, 2023 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Key Facts

Patch in the next maintenance window

CVE-2023-33781 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-842v2 Firmware (Dlink).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

31%

Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

37/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

Description

An issue in D-Link DIR-842V2 v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via importing a crafted file.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dir-842v2 FirmwareDlink	1.0.3	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 6, 2023
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

An issue in D-Link DIR-842V2 v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via importing a crafted file.
Affected: Dir-842v2 Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.

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