What is the severity of CVE-2023-50198?

CVE-2023-50198 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50198?

To fix CVE-2023-50198, update your D-Link G416 wireless router to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-50198?

CVE-2023-50198 affects users of D-Link G416 wireless routers that have not been patched against this vulnerability.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-50198?

No, CVE-2023-50198 can be exploited without any form of authentication.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-50198

high

8.8

CWE

78 77

3/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-50198: D-Link G416 cfgsave Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

D-Link G416 cfgsave Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link G416 wireless routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HTTP service listening on TCP port 80. 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-21286.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link G416

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50198?
CVE-2023-50198 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50198?
To fix CVE-2023-50198, update your D-Link G416 wireless router to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-50198?
CVE-2023-50198 affects users of D-Link G416 wireless routers that have not been patched against this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-50198 enable?
CVE-2023-50198 enables network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected D-Link G416 routers.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-50198?
No, CVE-2023-50198 can be exploited without any form of authentication.

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