Is CVE-2023-29856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-29856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-29856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-29856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29856?

CVE-2023-29856 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-29856

CWE-120Published: May 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-868L Hardware version A1, firmware version 1.12 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. The vulnerability is in scandir.sgi binary.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-868L firmware is susceptible to a buffer overflow in the scandir.sgi binary. This critical issue allows for remote code execution, making it a high-priority concern for network security.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but there is no known public exploit.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the DIR-868L.

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-2023-29856 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.