How severe is CVE-2023-5154?

CVE-2023-5154 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-2023-5154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5154?

CVE-2023-5154 affects Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5154?

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

When was CVE-2023-5154 published?

CVE-2023-5154 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5154

CVE-2023-5154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th 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: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DAR-8000 up to 20151231 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /sysmanage/changelogo.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240250 is the identifier 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-2023-5154?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DAR-8000 up to 20151231 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /sysmanage/changelogo.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240250 is the identifier 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-2023-5154?: CVE-2023-5154 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-2023-5154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5154?: CVE-2023-5154 affects Dlink Dar-8000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5154 published?: CVE-2023-5154 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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