(0Day) D-Link D-View showUsers Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of D-Link D-View. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the showUsers method. The issue results from the lack of proper authorization before accessing a privileged endpoint. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.
Additional Details
12/23/22 – The ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor.
08/25/23 – ZDI asked for an update.
08/30/23 – The vendor states they don’t have the case on record.
08/31/23 – ZDI forwarded the original report to the vendor.
09/29/23 – The ZDI informed the vendor that the case will be published as a zero-day advisory on 10/04/23.
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application.
Disclosure Timeline
- 2022-12-23 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-10-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
