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CVE-2023-53974

D-Link Dsl-124 Firmware authentication bypass

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.53%
  1. Published22 Dec 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

D-Link Dsl-124 Firmware1.00

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53974 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53974 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.53%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53974?

CVE-2023-53974 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53974?

Affected products include D-Link Dsl-124 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53974?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.