CVE-2017-14423

Name: CVE-2017-14423
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T17:29:00.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14423 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. htdocs/parentalcontrols/bind.php on D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) devices does not prevent unauthenticated nonce-guessing attacks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the DNS configuration via a series of requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

htdocs/parentalcontrols/bind.php on D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) devices does not prevent unauthenticated nonce-guessing attacks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the DNS configuration via a series of requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dlink	Dir-850l Firmware	< fw114wwb07_h2ab	—
Dlink	Dir-850l Firmware	fw114wwb07_h2ab	Beta1

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14423?

How severe is CVE-2017-14423?

CVE-2017-14423 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14423?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST