CVE-2023-44411 D-Link D-View InstallApplication Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in D-Link D-View by exploiting hard-coded database credentials within the InstallApplication class.

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

What is CVE-2023-44411?

CVE-2023-44411 is a critical vulnerability in D-Link D-View, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link D-View InstallApplication Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the InstallApplication class. The class contains a hard-coded password for the remotely reachable database. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19553.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44411?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink D-View 8.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44411?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44411 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-44411 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44411 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j98x-mxw5-vp88.