CVE-2023-4542
CriticalExploitedIt has been classified as critical.
Published Aug 25, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-4542 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dar-8000-10 Firmware (Dlink), DAR-8000-10.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 18, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dar-8000-10 Firmware <=2023-08-09, Dar-8000-10 Firmware 2023-08-09.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-8000-10 up to 20230809. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /app/sys1.php. The manipulation of the argument cmd with the input id leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-238047. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dar-8000-10 FirmwareDlink | See advisory | 2023-08-09 |
| DAR-8000-10 | >= 20230809 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Dar-8000-10 Firmware
<=2023-08-09
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 25, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 18, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 18, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.238047
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?id.238047
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-8000-10 up to 20230809.
Affected: Dar-8000-10 Firmware (Dlink); DAR-8000-10 versions >= 20230809. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 18, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Dar-8000-10 Firmware <=2023-08-09, Dar-8000-10 Firmware 2023-08-09.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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