CVE-2023-53896: D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticat

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-53896 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dap-1325 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download device configuration settings without authentication. Attackers can exploit the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh endpoint to retrieve sensitive configuration information by directly accessing the export settings script.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2025-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: dlink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-16 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dap-1325 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53896?

dap-1325 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53896 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53896 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-53896 affect?

CVE-2023-53896 affects dap-1325 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). D-Link DAP-1325 firmware version 1.01 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download device configuration settings without authentication. Attackers can exploit the /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.s

How urgent is CVE-2023-53896?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

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References

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