Cyber Resilience

CVE-2023-26613

RCE in Dlink Dir-823G Firmware 1.02b05

Public PoCRCECommand Injection
Published
29 June 2023
Modified
21 November 2024
Patch / advisory
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CVSS Score v3.1 9.8
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Raw vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.31 98th percentile
Risk Priority 96 floored blend · peak EPSS

Summary

CVE-2023-26613 is a critical-severity OS Command Injection (CWE-78) vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823G Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).

Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Command and Scripting Interpreter (T1059); ranked in the top 2% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.

Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary

Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.

CVE-2023-26613 is an OS command injection vulnerability, tracked under CWE-78, that affects D-Link DIR-823G routers running firmware version 1.02B05. The flaw resides in the EXCU_SHELL endpoint and permits unauthenticated remote attackers to supply a crafted GET request that results in arbitrary operating-system command execution.

An attacker with network access can exploit the issue without credentials or user interaction, achieving full control over the device including the ability to read or modify data, alter device behavior, or use the router as a foothold for further attacks. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and ease of remote exploitation.

Public references include a D-Link security bulletin page and detailed proof-of-concept material hosted on GitHub that demonstrates the injection vector in the affected firmware.

The associated EPSS score currently stands at 0.6355 with a recorded peak of 0.6895, indicating sustained and elevated exploitation interest following disclosure.

OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)

A05:2025 Injection

EU & UK References

Vulnerability Data

An OS command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823G firmware version 1.02B05 allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via a crafted GET request to EXCU_SHELL.

CWE(s)
CWE-78

Related Threats

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Techniques

T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter Execution
Adversaries may abuse command and script interpreters to execute commands, scripts, or binaries.
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T1059.003 Windows Command Shell Execution
Adversaries may abuse the Windows command shell for execution.
attack.mitre.org →
T1059.004 Unix Shell Execution
Adversaries may abuse Unix shell commands and scripts for execution.
attack.mitre.org →
T1059.001 PowerShell Execution
Adversaries may abuse PowerShell commands and scripts for execution.
attack.mitre.org →
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network.
attack.mitre.org →
Derived from this CVE’s CWE(s) via the direct CWE→ATT&CK cross-walk.

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CVE-2023-44838Same product: Dlink Dir-823G
CVE-2024-27656Same product: Dlink Dir-823G
CVE-2024-27657Same product: Dlink Dir-823G
CVE-2023-44829Same product: Dlink Dir-823G
CVE-2023-44831Same product: Dlink Dir-823G
CVE-2023-44836Same product: Dlink Dir-823G

Affected Assets

dlink
dir-823g firmware
1.02b05

Mitigating Controls

Control response

Prevent
Stop it (NIST 800-53)

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Detect
Catch it (NIST detect / respond)

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Harden
Shrink the surface (DISA STIG)

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Validate
Prove the fix (OWASP ASVS)
  • V1.2.5
  • V1.2.8
  • V15.2.5

Likely Mitigating Controls AI

Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.

SC-27 Platform-independent Applications
addresses: CWE-78

Platform-independent apps typically execute inside a managed runtime or sandbox that restricts direct OS command execution, reducing the ability to exploit OS command injection.

SI-10 Information Input Validation
addresses: CWE-78

Validates inputs to block special elements that would alter OS command execution.

Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

PR.PS-06 mostly match
prevents

PR.PS-06's SDLC practices directly require secure coding and input handling that blocks command-injection defects, yet the single broad outcome leaves many specific neutralization vectors and verification gaps unaddressed.

PR.PS-02 partial match
prevents

Routine patching/maintenance can remediate known command-injection CVEs in dependencies (partial forward) but does nothing to stop developers from introducing improper neutralization in custom code (none reverse).

Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

A.8.29 Security testing in development and acceptance mostly match
finds

Security testing and code review target insecure use of operating-system command interfaces, catching command-injection flaws introduced during development.

References