Is CVE-2023-43202 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-43202 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-43202 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-43202 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43202?

CVE-2023-43202 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-43202

CWE-77Published: September 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-LINK DWL-6610 FW_v_4.3.0.8B003C was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function pcap_download_handler. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the update.device.packet-capture.tftp-file-name parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection vulnerability in the packet capture download handler of the D-Link DWL-6610 firmware allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The severity is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Ensure the device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by D-Link.

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-2023-43202 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.