CVE-2023-5151 D-Link DAR-8000 autheditpwd.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Sep 2023 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the D-Link DAR-8000 autheditpwd.php file to access or modify database information.

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-2023-5151?

CVE-2023-5151 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in D-Link DAR-8000, 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 classified as critical was found in D-Link DAR-8000 up to 20151231. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /autheditpwd.php. The manipulation of the argument hid_id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240247. 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-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5151?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5151?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-5151 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5151 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmp6-7v5c-wm9x.