CVE-2023-43204

D-LINK DWL-6610 FW_v_4.3.0.8B003C was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function sub_2EF50

High · published September 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.0
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in the D-LINK DWL-6610, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with just a sneaky parameter tweak! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer orders a special dish but sneaks in a secret ingredient that alters the entire recipe — leaving the chef unaware of the chaos about to unfold! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain full control over the device, executing commands at will — imagine them flipping the switches to wreak havoc on your network! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even the device being turned into a bot for further attacks.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer orders a special dish but sneaks in a secret ingredient that alters the entire recipe — leaving the chef unaware of the chaos about to unfold! This command injection vulnerability occurs in the D-LINK DWL-6610 firmware, specifically in the function sub_2EF50, allowing attackers to manipulate the manual-time-string parameter to run arbitrary commands on the device.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain full control over the device, executing commands at will — imagine them flipping the switches to wreak havoc on your network! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even the device being turned into a bot for further attacks. To secure your D-LINK DWL-6610, immediately update to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review your network configurations and ensure that unnecessary remote access is disabled. Regularly audit your devices for any unusual behavior and consider implementing intrusion detection systems. You've got this! Stay proactive and you'll keep your devices secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02701 · 85.8th percentile
Published
2023-09-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 00:00Z
    D-LINK DWL-6610 FW_v_4.3.0.8B003C was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function sub_2EF50
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