CVE-2023-53896CWE-306

D-Link DAP-1325 Hardware A1 Unauthenticated Configuration Download

High · published December 16, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple URL access could expose your D-Link DAP-1325 device settings to anyone! Unauthenticated attackers can snag sensitive configurations without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and read the secret recipes just by asking for them — no one checks for credentials! This vulnerability could lead to attackers gaining full insight into your device's configuration, potentially compromising your network security. They can glean sensitive settings that might allow further exploitation or unauthorized access, putting your entire network at risk.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and read the secret recipes just by asking for them — no one checks for credentials! The D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 has a broken access control vulnerability that allows attackers to access the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint without any authentication, enabling them to download sensitive configuration information directly.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to attackers gaining full insight into your device's configuration, potentially compromising your network security. They can glean sensitive settings that might allow further exploitation or unauthorized access, putting your entire network at risk. To mitigate this risk, patch the device firmware to the latest version immediately. Ensure that access controls are properly configured and consider changing the settings to restrict access to authorized users only. You've got this! With a little action, you'll have your device secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00731 · 53.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2025-12-16T17:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 17:06Z
    D-Link DAP-1325 Hardware A1 Unauthenticated Configuration Download
    cvelistv5