Is CVE-2023-51123 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51123 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51123 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51123 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51123?

CVE-2023-51123 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51123

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue discovered in D-Link dir815 v.1.01SSb08.bin allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request to the service parameter in the soapcgi_main function of the cgibin binary component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The D-Link DIR-815 firmware contains a remote code execution vulnerability triggered by a crafted POST request to the soapcgi_main function. This critical flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware for the D-Link DIR-815 to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Restrict access to the device's 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-2023-51123 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.