CVE-2024-13030: d-link dir-823g_firmware Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-13030 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in d-link dir-823g_firmware. It is known to be exploited: CIRCL lists it, first on 12-03-2026. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 30-12-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 30-12-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
3. 12-03-2026
   Added to CIRCL KEVAdded to the CIRCL known exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Description

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-823G 1.0.2B05_20181207. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function SetAutoRebootSettings/SetClientInfo/SetDMZSettings/SetFirewallSettings/SetParentsControlInfo/SetQoSSettings/SetVirtualServerSettings of the file /HNAP1/ of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.