Is CVE-2011-4723 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2011-4723 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-4723 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2011-4723 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-4723?

CVE-2011-4723 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2011-4723

Published: September 8, 2022

EPSS:12.73%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:93.8th

Official Description

The D-Link DIR-300 router stores cleartext passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

D-Link DIR-300 Router Cleartext Storage of a Password Vulnerability

The D-Link DIR-300 router stores cleartext passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Added to KEV: 2022-09-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-29

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-300 router involves storing cleartext passwords, allowing context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information. The high EPSS score of 0.12726 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The exposure of cleartext passwords makes this a critical threat, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware of D-Link DIR-300 routers to a version that addresses this cleartext password storage issue. If updates are not available, consider replacing the device and ensure strong, encrypted passwords are used for all network devices.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-4723 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2011-4723 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.