CVE-2023-44416: (0Day) D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-20051.

Affected Software

3 affected components
D-Link DAP-2622
All of the following
Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware=1.00
Dlink Dap-2622

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:31 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44416?

CVE-2023-44416 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-44416?

To fix CVE-2023-44416, apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the DAP-2622.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-44416?

Only installations of the D-Link DAP-2622 device are affected by CVE-2023-44416.

4

Can CVE-2023-44416 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-44416 requires network adjacency and authentication for exploitation.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-44416?

CVE-2023-44416 is categorized as a Telnet CLI Command Injection vulnerability.

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