Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the D-Link N300 Wi-Fi Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 named in the CVE. A network attacker with low privileges could trigger a stack overflow in a WAN DHCP-related web parameter, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for any affected router that is internet-facing, used at branch sites, or reachable by non-admin users. Legacy network edge devices can create outsized business risk when firmware support or patch clarity is weak.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24347 is a CWE-121/CWE-787 stack overflow and out-of-bounds write in the webpage parameter at /goform/formSetWanDhcpplus. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network access, low privileges, no user interaction, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where DIR-605L v2.13B01 management interfaces are reachable by untrusted users or shared low-privilege accounts. The structured affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE includes a public GitHub reference, but the provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat public technical detail as a risk amplifier, not proof of exploitation.
Researcher notes
The core evidence identifies a stack overflow in a specific web parameter and firmware version. The affected CPE metadata and patch status are not provided, so validation should focus on device presence, firmware, reachable management surface, and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link’s security bulletin for fixed firmware or official guidance.
- Disable remote administration where not explicitly required.
- Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Replace or retire affected devices if no supported fix is available.
- Review and reduce low-privilege router accounts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory D-Link DIR-605L devices and verify firmware versions.
- Confirm whether management interfaces are exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unusual access to WAN DHCP configuration functions.
- Check whether low-privilege accounts can reach administrative web functions.
- Document compensating controls for any device that cannot be updated.
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/webpage_Vuls/02CVE reference
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