CVE-2023-5148 D-Link DAR-7000/DAR-8000 uploadfile.php unrestricted upload

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Sep 2023 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can upload malicious files to unsupported D-Link DAR appliances, potentially leading to code execution; devices should be retired.

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-2023-5148?

CVE-2023-5148 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. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /Tool/uploadfile.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240244. 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-2023-5148?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2023-5148?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5148 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5148 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fv49-5g7c-gh7p.