CVE-2026-1685

2.9 LOW 1% exploit odds No fix listed Other Network gear

What it is

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_40AC74 of the component Login. Such manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. The attack may be performed from remote. This attack is characterized by high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-01-30 15:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-01-30 15:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-307
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Dlink dir-823x Firmware 250416

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 2.9

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Attack requirements: None
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record