Configuration File Disclosure Vulnerability in D-Link DSL-124 by D-Link
CVE-2023-53974

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dsl-124 Wireless N300 Adsl2+
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53974?

The D-Link DSL-124 ME_1.00 is susceptible to a configuration file disclosure vulnerability, enabling unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive router settings. By sending a specific POST request to the configuration endpoint, attackers can download a complete backup file revealing network credentials and system configurations, thus compromising the security of the affected device.

Affected Version(s)

DSL-124 Wireless N300 ADSL2+ ME_1.00

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53974 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51129
exploit
https://www.dlink.com
product
https://dlinkmea.com/index.php/product/details?det=dU1iNF...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Aryan Chehreghani
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CVE-2023-53974 : Configuration File Disclosure Vulnerability in D-Link DSL-124 by D-Link