CVE-2023-5146 D-Link DAR-7000/DAR-8000 updatelib.php unrestricted upload

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Sep 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files via updatelib.php in unsupported D-Link DAR appliances, leading to potential code execution.

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-2023-5146?

CVE-2023-5146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in D-Link DAR-7000, published on 25 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-7000 and DAR-8000 up to 20151231 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /sysmanage/updatelib.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240242 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5146?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware, Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5146?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5146 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5146 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5146 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8c6-j5q3-4rgg.