How severe is CVE-2023-27216?

CVE-2023-27216 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-2023-27216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27216?

CVE-2023-27216 affects Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27216?

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-2023-27216 published?

CVE-2023-27216 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-27216

CVE-2023-27216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-12
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue found in D-Link DSL-3782 v.1.03 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via the network settings page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27216?: An issue found in D-Link DSL-3782 v.1.03 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via the network settings page.
How severe is CVE-2023-27216?: CVE-2023-27216 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-2023-27216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27216?: CVE-2023-27216 affects Dlink Dsl-3782 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27216?: 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-2023-27216 published?: CVE-2023-27216 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-3782_firmware:1.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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