Is CVE-2023-26612 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-26612 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-26612 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-26612 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26612?

CVE-2023-26612 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26612

CWE-120Published: June 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-823G firmware version 1.02B05 has a buffer overflow vulnerability, which originates from the HostName field in SetParentsControlInfo.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow exists in the D-Link DIR-823G firmware triggered by the HostName field in the SetParentsControlInfo function. This critical vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and allows for remote code execution. It requires no authentication to exploit.

There is no public exploit information available, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link to resolve this issue.

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-2023-26612 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.