CVE-2023-41187 D-Link DAP-1325 HNAP Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on D-Link DAP-1325 routers due to missing authentication in the HNAP interface.

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-2023-41187?

CVE-2023-41187 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in D-Link DAP-1325, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DAP-1325 HNAP Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1325 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the HNAP interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-18807.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41187?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dap-1325 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41187?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41187 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-41187 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41187 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jv7h-2x5g-x8hc.