How severe is CVE-2023-32166?

CVE-2023-32166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32166?

CVE-2023-32166 affects Dlink D-view 8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32166?

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.

Does CVE-2023-32166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36434.

When was CVE-2023-32166 published?

CVE-2023-32166 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32166

CVE-2023-32166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink D-view 8 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36434
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dlink D-view 8
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link D-View uploadFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uploadFile function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19527.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32166?: D-Link D-View uploadFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uploadFile function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19527.
How severe is CVE-2023-32166?: CVE-2023-32166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32166?: CVE-2023-32166 affects Dlink D-view 8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32166?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-32166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36434.
When was CVE-2023-32166 published?: CVE-2023-32166 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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