CVE-2023-53896

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Publication date: 2025-12-16

Last updated on: 2025-12-24

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download device configuration settings without authentication. Attackers can exploit the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint to retrieve sensitive configuration information by directly accessing the export settings script.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-16

Last Modified

2025-12-24

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2023-53896

EUVD

EUVD-2023-60194

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dlink	dap-1325_firmware	1.01
dlink	dap-1325	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a broken access control flaw in the D-Link DAP-1325 device firmware version 1.01. It allows unauthenticated attackers to download the device's configuration settings by accessing the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint without needing to log in or authenticate. Essentially, anyone who can reach the device can retrieve sensitive configuration information directly. [2]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by exposing sensitive device configuration settings to unauthorized parties. Attackers can download these settings without authentication, potentially gaining information that could be used to compromise the device or network security. This could lead to further attacks or unauthorized access to your network. [2]

Detection Guidance

You can detect this vulnerability by attempting to access the vulnerable endpoint on the device's IP address. For example, use a command like: curl http://<device-ip>/cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh. If the device returns configuration settings without requiring authentication, it is vulnerable. [2]

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive device configuration settings, which may include personal or sensitive information. This exposure could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access. Therefore, exploiting this vulnerability could result in violations of these standards due to inadequate access controls and potential data breaches. [2]

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