CVE-2023-28760 Memory corruption in n/a
Unauthenticated LAN attackers can execute arbitrary code as root via a stack-based buffer overflow in minidlnad when a USB drive is connected.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-28760?
CVE-2023-28760 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) devices allow unauthenticated attackers (on the LAN) to execute arbitrary code as root via the db_dir field to minidlnad. The attacker obtains the ability to modify files.db, and that can be used to reach a stack-based buffer overflow in minidlna-1.1.2/upnpsoap.c. Exploitation requires that a USB flash drive is connected to the router (customers often do this to make a \\192.168.0.1 share available on their local network).
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28760?
How do I fix CVE-2023-28760?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28760 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-28760 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28760 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h87w-qr7h-rc63.