How severe is CVE-2018-10823?

CVE-2018-10823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10823?

CVE-2018-10823 primarily affects Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10823?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10823 published?

CVE-2018-10823 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10823

CVE-2018-10823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware
Published: 2018-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DWR-116 through 1.06, DWR-512 through 2.02, DWR-712 through 2.02, DWR-912 through 2.02, DWR-921 through 2.02, and DWR-111 through 1.01 devices. An authenticated attacker may execute arbitrary code by injecting the shell command into the chkisg.htm page Sip parameter. This allows for full control over the device internals.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10823?: An issue was discovered on D-Link DWR-116 through 1.06, DWR-512 through 2.02, DWR-712 through 2.02, DWR-912 through 2.02, DWR-921 through 2.02, and DWR-111 through 1.01 devices. An authenticated attacker may execute arbitrary code by injecting the shell command into the chkisg.htm page Sip parameter. This allows for full control over the device internals.
How severe is CVE-2018-10823?: CVE-2018-10823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10823?: CVE-2018-10823 primarily affects Dlink Dwr-116 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10823 published?: CVE-2018-10823 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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