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CVE-2023-32169

9.8 · CRITICAL

D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.

Published May 3, 2024CWE-321EPSS 56.06%

Overview

CVE-2023-32169 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TokenUtils class. The issue results from a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

. Was ZDI-CAN-19659.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32169?

CVE-2023-32169 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-32169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-32169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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