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CVE-2024-57726

D-Link DIR-823X Series Router In the wild In CISA KEV

What is CVE-2024-57726?

SimpleHelp contains a missing authorization vulnerability that could allow low-privileged technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.

CVSSawaiting NVD
Exploitation In the wild In CISA KEV
Triage statusActive Exploit
ActionPatch immediately

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

SimpleHelp Missing Authorization Vulnerability

Added to KEV2026-04-24
Federal patch deadline2026-05-08
Known ransomware useKnown

Affected product

D-Link DIR-823X Series Router

Remediation Steps

  1. Access router administration panel and check current firmware version
  2. Download latest firmware from D-Link support portal for DIR-823X model
  3. Perform factory backup before firmware update
  4. Install firmware update via administration interface
  5. Verify router functionality and change default administrative credentials

Coverage on defend.network

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