How severe is CVE-2023-52043?

CVE-2023-52043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-52043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52043?

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-2023-52043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56722.

When was CVE-2023-52043 published?

CVE-2023-52043 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52043

CVE-2023-52043 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56722
Weakness: CWE-347
Published: 2024-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in D-Link COVR 1100, 1102, 1103 AC1200 Dual-Band Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Hardware Rev B1) truncates Wireless Access Point Passwords (WPA-PSK) allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized network access via weak authentication controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52043?: An issue in D-Link COVR 1100, 1102, 1103 AC1200 Dual-Band Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Hardware Rev B1) truncates Wireless Access Point Passwords (WPA-PSK) allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized network access via weak authentication controls.
How severe is CVE-2023-52043?: CVE-2023-52043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-52043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52043?: 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-2023-52043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56722.
When was CVE-2023-52043 published?: CVE-2023-52043 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exploots.github.io/posts/2024/01/18/d-link-covr-1102-vulnerability.html

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