CVE-2023-32168: d-view 8 Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

D-Link D-View showUser Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the showUser method. The issue results from the lack of proper authorization before accessing a privileged endpoint. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19534.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	d-view_8	< 2.0.1.27

References

Advisories & Patches

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10332 https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10332

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-719/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-719/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32168? +

D-Link D-View showUser Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the showUser method. The issue results from the lack of proper authorization before accessing a privileged endpoint. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19534. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-32168? +

CVE-2023-32168 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32168? +

CVE-2023-32168 affects products from dlink, specifically: d-view_8. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-32168? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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