CVE-2023-53974 (GCVE-0-2023-53974)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-22 21:35 – Updated: 2025-12-22 22:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 Backup Configuration File Disclosure via Unauthenticated Request
Summary
D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-22 21:58 UTC
CWE
- CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Assigner
References
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51129 | exploit |
| https://www.dlink.com | product |
| https://dlinkmea.com/index.php/product/details?de… | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-dsl-m… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link | DSL-124 Wireless N300 ADSL2+ |
Affected:
ME_1.00
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-11-10 00:00
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