How severe is CVE-2023-32169?

CVE-2023-32169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32169?

CVE-2023-32169 affects Dlink D-view 8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32169?

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

Does CVE-2023-32169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36437.

When was CVE-2023-32169 published?

CVE-2023-32169 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32169

CVE-2023-32169 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink D-view 8 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-321.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36437
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Dlink D-view 8
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TokenUtils class. The issue results from a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19659.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32169?: D-Link D-View Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TokenUtils class. The issue results from a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19659.
How severe is CVE-2023-32169?: CVE-2023-32169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32169?: CVE-2023-32169 affects Dlink D-view 8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-32169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36437.
When was CVE-2023-32169 published?: CVE-2023-32169 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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