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CVE-2023-5148DAR-7000 Unrestricted File Upload

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-7000 and DAR-8000 up to 20151231.

Published Sep 25, 2023 · Updated Sep 24, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2023-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Dar-7000 Firmware (Dlink), Dar-8000 Firmware (Dlink), DAR-7000 and 1 more product.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Aug 6, 2024. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
  • EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Dar-7000 Firmware <=2015-12-31, Dar-8000 Firmware <=2015-12-31, Dar-7000 Firmware 2015-12-31.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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

46/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Aug 6, 2024

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

2

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

10

Reports of active use

Description

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-7000 and DAR-8000 up to 20151231. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /Tool/uploadfile.php.

The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240244. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CIRCL KEVAug 6, 2024n/aNot reported
Industry KEV feedAug 6, 2024n/aNot reported

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Dar-7000 FirmwareDlinkSee advisory2015-12-31
Dar-8000 FirmwareDlinkSee advisory2015-12-31
DAR-7000>= 20151231n/a
DAR-8000>= 20151231n/a

Patched Releases

Dar-7000 Firmware

<=2015-12-31

Dar-8000 Firmware

<=2015-12-31

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Sep 25, 2023

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Aug 6, 2024

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Aug 6, 2024

  4. Last updated

    Sep 24, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

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FAQ

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