How severe is CVE-2023-53896?

CVE-2023-53896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-53896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53896?

CVE-2023-53896 affects Dlink Dap-1325 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53896?

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-2023-53896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60194.

When was CVE-2023-53896 published?

CVE-2023-53896 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53896

CVE-2023-53896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1325 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60194
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1325 Firmware
Published: 2025-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download device configuration settings without authentication. Attackers can exploit the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint to retrieve sensitive configuration information by directly accessing the export settings script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53896?: D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download device configuration settings without authentication. Attackers can exploit the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint to retrieve sensitive configuration information by directly accessing the export settings script.
How severe is CVE-2023-53896?: CVE-2023-53896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-53896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53896?: CVE-2023-53896 affects Dlink Dap-1325 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53896?: 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-2023-53896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60194.
When was CVE-2023-53896 published?: CVE-2023-53896 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1325_firmware:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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