CVE-2023-31814

D-Link DIR-300 firmware <=REVA1.06 and <=REVB2.06 is vulnerable to File inclusion via /model/__lang_msg.php

Critical · published May 23, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical flaw in D-Link DIR-300 firmware could let attackers include files from anywhere—it's like leaving your hotel room key with a complete stranger! 🔥 Think of it as a front desk clerk who doesn't bother checking IDs before handing out room keys. An attacker could simply request access and be granted entry to sensitive files without a second glance. This vulnerability allows an attacker to load any file from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information or even executing malicious code. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are high—it's an open invitation for data breaches and system compromise that must not be ignored!

Put simply

Think of it as a front desk clerk who doesn't bother checking IDs before handing out room keys. An attacker could simply request access and be granted entry to sensitive files without a second glance. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the /model/__lang_msg.php file, allowing unauthorized file inclusion. This means that an attacker can manipulate the request to access sensitive files on the server, leading to serious security risks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to load any file from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information or even executing malicious code. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are high—it's an open invitation for data breaches and system compromise that must not be ignored! Immediately update your D-Link DIR-300 firmware to the latest version—patches are available for REVA1.06 and REVB2.06. Don't forget to review your configuration settings and limit access to sensitive directories wherever possible. You've got this! Stay vigilant, apply the updates, and secure your network like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00886 · 58.9th percentile
Published
2023-05-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 00:00Z
    D-Link DIR-300 firmware <=REVA1.06 and <=REVB2.06 is vulnerable to File inclusion via /model/__lang_msg.php
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