CVE-2023-51629: dcs-8300lhv2 Hardcoded Password — Fix

Description

D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 ONVIF Hardcoded PIN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the ONVIF API. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded PIN. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21492.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dcs-8300lhv2_firmware	< 1.07.02
dlink	dcs-8300lhv2	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10370 https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10370

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-049/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-049/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51629? +

D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 ONVIF Hardcoded PIN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the ONVIF API. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded PIN. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21492. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-51629? +

CVE-2023-51629 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-2023-51629? +

CVE-2023-51629 affects products from dlink, specifically: dcs-8300lhv2, dcs-8300lhv2_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-51629? +

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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