Is CVE-2023-27718 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27718 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27718 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27718 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27718?

CVE-2023-27718 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27718

CWE-787Published: April 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR878 1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the sub_498308 function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR878 firmware version 1.30B08 is affected by a stack overflow in the sub_498308 function. This critical vulnerability permits remote attackers to perform a denial of service or achieve arbitrary code execution.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure the device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

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-2023-27718 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.