How severe is CVE-2023-5149?

CVE-2023-5149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5149?

CVE-2023-5149 affects Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5149?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-5149 published?

CVE-2023-5149 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5149

CVE-2023-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-7000 up to 20151231. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /useratte/userattestation.php. The manipulation of the argument web_img leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-240245 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5149?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in D-Link DAR-7000 up to 20151231. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /useratte/userattestation.php. The manipulation of the argument web_img leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-240245 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.
How severe is CVE-2023-5149?: CVE-2023-5149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5149?: CVE-2023-5149 affects Dlink Dar-7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5149 published?: CVE-2023-5149 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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