How severe is CVE-2023-30061?

CVE-2023-30061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-30061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30061?

CVE-2023-30061 affects Dlink Dir-879 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30061?

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-2023-30061 published?

CVE-2023-30061 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30061

CVE-2023-30061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-879 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dir-879 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-879 v105A1 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via phpcgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30061?: D-Link DIR-879 v105A1 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via phpcgi.
How severe is CVE-2023-30061?: CVE-2023-30061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-30061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30061?: CVE-2023-30061 affects Dlink Dir-879 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30061?: 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-2023-30061 published?: CVE-2023-30061 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-879_firmware:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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