CVE-2023-41230 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-3040 routers, specifically within the prog.cgi binary handling HNAP requests. This flaw allows unauthenticated, network-adjacent attackers to achieve remote code execution as root due to insufficient input validation. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling full compromise of affected devices. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential impact remains severe.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.20b03CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-3040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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