CVE-2026-1685

low-risk

Published 2026-01-30

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.

Do I need to act?

0.08% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 3.7/10 Low

NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Dir-823X Firmware

Affected Vendors

Dlink

References (5)

Issue Tracking https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/17

Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.343479

Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.343479

Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.740886

Product https://www.dlink.com/

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal