CVE-2023-31814
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
D-Link DIR-300 firmware <=REVA1.06 and <=REVB2.06 is vulnerable to File inclusion via /model/__lang_msg.php.
Risk Analysis
D-Link DIR-300 firmware versions are vulnerable to file inclusion, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files or execute code. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
No public exploit is known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the router firmware to the latest available version. Disable remote management features to reduce the attack surface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31814 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31814 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts