CVE-2023-44410 D-Link D-View showUsers Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 20 Sep 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can escalate privileges in D-Link D-View due to improper authorization in the showUsers method.

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-2023-44410?

CVE-2023-44410 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 showUsers 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 showUsers 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-19535.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44410?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink D-View 8.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44410?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44410 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-2023-44410 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44410 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-587m-rgvw-7hjj.