Path Traversal in D-Link D-View

CVE-2023-32166

D-Link D-View uploadFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uploadFile function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19527.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.743 (99.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32166?
CVE-2023-32166 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-Link D-View, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-05-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-32166?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.