Is CVE-2023-26616 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-26616 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-26616 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-26616 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26616?

CVE-2023-26616 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26616

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 URL field in SetParentsControlInfo.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in the D-Link DIR-823G firmware caused by improper handling of the URL field in the SetParentsControlInfo function. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows for full system compromise. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the D-Link DIR-823G firmware to a version beyond 1.02B05 if available.

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-2023-26616 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.