CVE-2026-1685

Name: CVE-2026-1685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-30T15:16:08.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.9/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-1685 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_40AC74 of the component Login. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_40AC74 of the component Login. Such manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. The attack may be performed from remote. This attack is characterized by high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-823x Firmware	250416

References

https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/17Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.343479Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.343479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.740886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.dlink.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-1685?

How severe is CVE-2026-1685?

CVE-2026-1685 has a CVSS score of 2.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1685?

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Source: NVD / NIST