CVE-2023-5153 D-Link DAR-8000 querysql.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Sep 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the D-Link DAR-8000 to read or modify database contents, requiring replacement of the end-of-life device.

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-2023-5153?

CVE-2023-5153 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, which was classified as critical, was found in D-Link DAR-8000 up to 20151231. This affects an unknown part of the file /Tool/querysql.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-240249 was 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-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5153?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5153?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5153 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-2023-5153 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5153 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8qw-jpg3-vv7v.