How severe is CVE-2023-53974?

CVE-2023-53974 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-2023-53974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53974?

CVE-2023-53974 affects Dlink Dsl-124 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53974?

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-2023-53974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60236.

When was CVE-2023-53974 published?

CVE-2023-53974 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53974

CVE-2023-53974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-124 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: 8.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60236
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-124 Firmware
Published: 2025-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53974?: D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 contains a configuration file disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve router settings through a POST request. Attackers can send a specific POST request to the router's configuration endpoint to download a complete backup file containing sensitive network credentials and system configurations.
How severe is CVE-2023-53974?: CVE-2023-53974 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-2023-53974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53974?: CVE-2023-53974 affects Dlink Dsl-124 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53974?: 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-2023-53974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60236.
When was CVE-2023-53974 published?: CVE-2023-53974 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-124_firmware:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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