What is the severity of CVE-2011-4723?

CVE-2011-4723 has a moderate severity level due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4723?

To fix CVE-2011-4723, you should update the D-Link DIR-300 router to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4723?

CVE-2011-4723 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers aiming to access sensitive information stored in cleartext.

What devices are affected by CVE-2011-4723?

CVE-2011-4723 specifically affects the D-Link DIR-300 router.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4723?

A possible workaround for CVE-2011-4723 is to restrict access to the router's management interface and avoid storing sensitive information in cleartext.

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CVE-2011-4723

Exploited

medium

6.8

CWE

310 312

20/12/2011

11/4/2025

CVE-2011-4723: D-Link DIR-300 Router Cleartext Storage of a Password Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 20 2011(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DIR-300
D-Link DIR-300

Remedy

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4723?
CVE-2011-4723 has a moderate severity level due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4723?
To fix CVE-2011-4723, you should update the D-Link DIR-300 router to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4723?
CVE-2011-4723 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers aiming to access sensitive information stored in cleartext.
What devices are affected by CVE-2011-4723?
CVE-2011-4723 specifically affects the D-Link DIR-300 router.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4723?
A possible workaround for CVE-2011-4723 is to restrict access to the router's management interface and avoid storing sensitive information in cleartext.

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