Is CVE-2023-29961 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-29961 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-29961 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-29961 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29961?

CVE-2023-29961 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-29961

CWE-787Published: May 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-605L firmware version 1.17B01 BETA is vulnerable to stack overflow via /goform/formTcpipSetup,

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-605L firmware is vulnerable to a stack overflow via the formTcpipSetup form. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware to a version that addresses this overflow. If no update is available, restrict access to the device management interface.

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-2023-29961 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.