CVE-2023-39638

Summary

CVE-2023-39638 is a newly disclosed command injection vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-859 A1 routers with firmware versions 1.05 and 1.06B01 Beta01. The issue lies within the lxmldbc_system function located at /htdocs/cgibin. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious commands, potentially gaining unauthorized administrative access to the affected device. Successful exploitation could lead to serious security implications, including data theft, unauthorized network access, and system compromise. Users are strongly advised to update their router firmware as soon as a patch becomes available to mitigate this risk.

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