How severe is CVE-2026-1685?

CVE-2026-1685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1685?

CVE-2026-1685 affects Dlink Dir-823x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1685?

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

Does CVE-2026-1685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5029.

When was CVE-2026-1685 published?

CVE-2026-1685 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1685

CVE-2026-1685 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 2.6
CVSS v4: 2.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5029
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823x Firmware
Published: 2026-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_40AC74 of the component Login. Such manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. The attack may be performed from remote. This attack is characterized by high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1685?: A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_40AC74 of the component Login. Such manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. The attack may be performed from remote. This attack is characterized by high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-1685?: CVE-2026-1685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1685?: CVE-2026-1685 affects Dlink Dir-823x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5029.
When was CVE-2026-1685 published?: CVE-2026-1685 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:250416:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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