CVE-2023-50216 is a critical command injection vulnerability in D-Link G416 routers, specifically within the HTTP service on TCP port 80, stemming from improper validation of user-supplied input. This flaw allows unauthenticated, network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Rated 8.8 HIGH on CVSS, it poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise potential (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability). While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the vulnerability's severity warrants immediate attention for affected D-Link G416 firmware versions.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.09b01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:g416_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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