CVE-2023-32166 D-Link D-View uploadFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

High 8.1 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can create arbitrary files in the SYSTEM context via directory traversal in the uploadFile function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-32166?

CVE-2023-32166 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in D-Link D-View, published on 3 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link D-View uploadFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the uploadFile function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19527.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink D-View 8.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32166 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-32166 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32166 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7w68-wxf2-gv4h.