CVE-2023-32168

D-Link D-View showUser Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory dlink.com
Affected: D-Link D-View
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-719/ third party advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10332 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32168?
CVE-2023-32168 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32168?
To fix CVE-2023-32168, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-32168 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32168 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-32168?
CVE-2023-32168 affects D-Link D-View.
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