CVE-2023-53974: dsl-124 Missing Auth — Exploit

Description

D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dlink	dsl-124_firmware	All
dlink	dsl-124	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51129 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51129

Other References

https://dlinkmea.com/index.php/product/details?det=dU1iNFc4cWRsdUpjWEpETFlSeFlZdz09 https://www.dlink.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-dsl-me-backup-configuration-file-disclosure-via-unauthenticated-request

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53974? +

D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53974? +

CVE-2023-53974 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53974? +

CVE-2023-53974 affects products from dlink, specifically: dsl-124, dsl-124_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53974? +

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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