Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a high-severity memory corruption flaw in a D-Link N300 DIR-605L router firmware build. A logged-in network attacker could send malicious input to the setup wizard and potentially cause serious compromise or disruption. The source bundle does not confirm a vendor patch, affected CPEs, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for any exposed or business-critical DIR-605L routers. The main business concern is compromise of network edge equipment, but urgency is lower than confirmed exploited vulnerabilities because active exploitation is not evidenced here.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24346 is a stack overflow in D-Link DIR-605L v2.13B01 via the wan_connected parameter at /goform/formEasySetupWizard3. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. CWE mappings are CWE-121 and CWE-787.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where DIR-605L v2.13B01 devices are still deployed and their web management interface is reachable by untrusted users. The bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory validation is required before assuming scope.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public GitHub reference and CVE details, but CISA KEV is false and no cited source states active exploitation. Because privileges are required, risk depends heavily on admin interface exposure, weak credentials, and device support status.
Researcher notes
The record is source-limited: affected CPE fields are n/a, and no patch details are provided in the bundle. Analysis should verify vendor bulletin status and firmware lifecycle before final remediation planning. Avoid assuming broader D-Link product impact beyond DIR-605L v2.13B01.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link security guidance for DIR-605L firmware status and any fixed release.
- Remove or replace unsupported DIR-605L devices if no maintained firmware is available.
- Restrict router management interfaces to trusted administrative networks only.
- Disable remote administration unless explicitly required and tightly controlled.
- Use strong unique administrator credentials and limit who can authenticate.
- Segment affected routers away from sensitive internal systems where practical.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DIR-605L devices and confirm firmware version v2.13B01.
- Verify whether administrative web interfaces are reachable from the internet or guest networks.
- Review router and network logs for unexpected access to setup wizard endpoints.
- Check D-Link advisories for patch, end-of-life, or replacement guidance.
- Confirm compensating controls block untrusted access to router administration.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/CVE reference
- https://github.com/1160300418/Vuls/tree/main/D-Link/DIR-605L/02CVE reference
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CWE details
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.