CVE-2023-43207

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

High · published September 20, 2023

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

⚡ A single command in the wrong hands could unleash chaos! The D-LINK DWL-6610 holds a command injection vulnerability that could let attackers execute arbitrary commands via the configRestore parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order, even if it’s written on a napkin by a random customer! That’s how this flaw lets attackers slip in potentially dangerous commands without any verification. This means an attacker could take complete control of the device, running any command they desire, which could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or a full system takeover. Imagine the devastation if sensitive configurations are changed or compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order, even if it’s written on a napkin by a random customer! That’s how this flaw lets attackers slip in potentially dangerous commands without any verification. This vulnerability in D-LINK DWL-6610's config_upload_handler allows an attacker to inject and execute commands through a specially crafted configRestore parameter, bypassing necessary safeguards.

What to do

This means an attacker could take complete control of the device, running any command they desire, which could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or a full system takeover. Imagine the devastation if sensitive configurations are changed or compromised! Immediately patch the device to firmware version 4.3.0.8B003D, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, audit your configurations and restrict access to this function to trusted users only. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your device in no time and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️

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 config_upload_handler
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