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CVE-2011-4723

5.7 · MEDIUMActively Exploited

The D-Link DIR-300 router stores cleartext passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Published Dec 20, 2011dlinkCWE-312EPSS 3.06%

Overview

CVE-2011-4723 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dir-300_firmware. It was published on December 20, 2011 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The D-Link DIR-300 router stores cleartext passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dir-300_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refen.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2011-30Refen.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2011-30CISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2011-4723

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4723?

CVE-2011-4723 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dlink dir-300_firmware. It was published on December 20, 2011 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2011-4723?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4723?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update dir-300_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-4723?

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