CVE-2023-44416

D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-20051.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Affected: D-Link DAP-2622
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1514/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44416?
CVE-2023-44416 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44416?
To fix CVE-2023-44416, 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-2023-44416 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44416 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-2023-44416?
CVE-2023-44416 affects D-Link DAP-2622.
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