CVE-2023-32169CWE-321

D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical · published May 3, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
56%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded cryptographic key is the Achilles' heel of D-Link D-View, allowing anyone to bypass authentication like a VIP getting through a velvet rope without a pass! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a master key that anyone can use; all it takes is someone with the right knowledge to waltz right into any room without checking in. With this vulnerability, attackers can access restricted areas of your system, just like they could raid the rooms of unsuspecting guests! An attacker can stroll right into your D-Link D-View system, accessing sensitive information and performing actions without any authentication. This means they could potentially manipulate system settings, view confidential data, or wreak havoc on your network. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your security!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a master key that anyone can use; all it takes is someone with the right knowledge to waltz right into any room without checking in. With this vulnerability, attackers can access restricted areas of your system, just like they could raid the rooms of unsuspecting guests! This vulnerability stems from a flaw in the TokenUtils class, where a hard-coded cryptographic key allows unauthorized access. Since authentication is not required, any remote attacker could exploit this weakness without much effort.

What to do

An attacker can stroll right into your D-Link D-View system, accessing sensitive information and performing actions without any authentication. This means they could potentially manipulate system settings, view confidential data, or wreak havoc on your network. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your security! Patch your D-Link D-View to the latest version immediately to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security policies and implement best practices to avoid hard-coded credentials in future applications. Don't let this slip through the cracks! You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.56064 · 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-321 · Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Published
2024-05-03T01:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 01:56Z
    D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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