CVE-2023-44420

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified

CVE-2023-44420 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR-X3260 prog.cgi Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR-X3260 prog.cgi Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prog.cgi executable. The issue results from an incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the device. Was ZDI-CAN-21100.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DlinkDir-X3260 Firmware< 1.04b01

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44420?
D-Link DIR-X3260 prog.cgi Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-X3260 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prog.cgi executable. The issue results from an incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the device. Was ZDI-CAN-21100.
How severe is CVE-2023-44420?
CVE-2023-44420 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44420?
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Source: NVD / NIST