Overview
The D-Link DIR-300 router stores cleartext passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.
https://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dir-300-wireless-g-router; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4723
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2011-4723 |
| Vendor / Product | D-Link — DIR-300 Router |
| NVD Published | 2011-12-20 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 5.7 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-310 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-09-08 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-09-29 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-09-29.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-08 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-09-29 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2011-4723 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |