Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in DIR-X3260 - CVE-2023-44420

 

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in DIR-X3260 - CVE-2023-44420

Published: October 5, 2023 / Updated: January 16, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81634
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44420
CWE-ID: CWE-303
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: D-Link
Affected software:
DIR-X3260

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm within the prog.cgi executable. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication on the target device.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-44420

Install update from vendor's website.

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