What is the severity of CVE-2023-50201?

CVE-2023-50201 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50201?

To fix CVE-2023-50201, you should update the firmware of your D-Link G416 router to the latest version provided by D-Link.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-50201?

CVE-2023-50201 affects any installations of the D-Link G416 routers that have not been patched against this vulnerability.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-50201 enable?

CVE-2023-50201 enables network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable D-Link G416 routers.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-50201?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-50201, making it particularly dangerous.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-50201

high

8.8

CWE

78 77

3/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-50201: D-Link G416 cfgsave upusb Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

D-Link G416 cfgsave upusb Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link G416 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-21289.

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-2023-50201?
CVE-2023-50201 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50201?
To fix CVE-2023-50201, you should update the firmware of your D-Link G416 router to the latest version provided by D-Link.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-50201?
CVE-2023-50201 affects any installations of the D-Link G416 routers that have not been patched against this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-50201 enable?
CVE-2023-50201 enables network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable D-Link G416 routers.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-50201?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-50201, making it particularly dangerous.

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