D-Link DIR 823x Vulnerabilities
33 known CVEs, 1 critical, 1 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
D-Link DIR-823X AX3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router v21_D240126 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the ntp_zone_val parameter at /goform/set_ntp. This vulnerability is exploi...
A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-823X 240126/240802 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function FUN_00412244. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack c...
A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-823X up to 250416. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sub_415028 of the file /goform/set_static_leases. Executing manipulation of the argument Hostname can lead...
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. Affected by this issue is the function sub_412E7C of the file /goform/set_wifidog_settings. Executing a manipulation of the argument wd_enable can lead to comm...
A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X 240126 and 240802 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresp...
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This impacts an unknown function of the file /goform/set_language. Executing a manipulation of the argument langSelection can lead to os command injection. It ...
A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This affects an unknown function of the file /goform/set_server_settings of the component Configuration Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument ter...
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /goform/set_ac_status. Performing a manipulation of the argument ac_ipaddr/ac_ipstatus/ap_randtime ...
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This vulnerability affects the function sub_420688 of the file /goform/set_qos. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack can be ex...
A security vulnerability has been detected in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /goform/set_ddns of the component DDNS Service. The manipulation of the argument ddnsType/dd...
Commonly exposed ports
- Port 23 (Telnet) — Sends admin credentials unencrypted — a common target on older router firmware.
- Port 80 (HTTP admin panel) — The web admin UI; dangerous if remote/WAN administration is left enabled.
- Port 7547 (TR-069 (CWMP)) — ISP remote-management protocol — has been the entry point for several router botnets.
- Port 1900 (UPnP/SSDP) — Lets apps on your LAN open firewall holes automatically, sometimes without your knowledge.
Default credentials
From ProbeShield's own tested default-credential list (see probeshield.com/default-passwords/): "admin" / "d-link" or "admin" / "pass" over HTTP.
Hardening checklist
- Disable remote (WAN-side) administration unless you specifically need it.
- Turn off UPnP unless a specific app you trust requires it.
- Turn off WPS — it can let an attacker bypass your Wi-Fi password.
- Change the default admin username and password to something unique.
- Check for a firmware update in the router’s admin panel and apply it.
- Disable Telnet/SSH management access if you don’t actively use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my D-Link DIR 823x affected by these vulnerabilities? Only if you’re running a firmware version in the affected range listed above and haven’t updated. Check your router's admin panel for its current firmware version and compare it against the ranges below.
How do I update my D-Link DIR 823x's firmware? Log into the router's web admin panel (usually at its local IP address) and look for a Firmware Update or System Update section, or use the vendor's mobile app if it has one.
Does ProbeShield fix these vulnerabilities for me? No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how. It never changes your devices’ settings.
Sources: National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This page lists which firmware versions are affected — it doesn't claim your specific unit is vulnerable. Check your device's current firmware version in its admin panel and compare it against the ranges above.