How severe is CVE-2023-43960?

CVE-2023-43960 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-2023-43960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43960?

CVE-2023-43960 affects Dlink Dph-400se Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43960?

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-2023-43960 published?

CVE-2023-43960 was published on 2023-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43960

CVE-2023-43960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dph-400se 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Dlink Dph-400se Firmware
Published: 2023-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in DLINK DPH-400SE FRU 2.2.15.8 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the User Modify function in the Maintenance/Access function component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43960?: An issue in DLINK DPH-400SE FRU 2.2.15.8 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the User Modify function in the Maintenance/Access function component.
How severe is CVE-2023-43960?: CVE-2023-43960 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-2023-43960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43960?: CVE-2023-43960 affects Dlink Dph-400se Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43960?: 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-2023-43960 published?: CVE-2023-43960 was published on 2023-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dph-400se_firmware:2.2.15.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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