# What is CVE-2024-3273?

> CVE-2024-3273 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) in DNS-320l Firmware from Dlink, published on 4 April 2024. It is on the list of flaws known to be exploited, so criminals are already using it. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at over 99%. If you run an affected version, patch it first.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2024-3273

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Fix this now. Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 86 out of 100 (Critical); action: Emergency patch. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** Critical (CVSS 9.8 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** Yes, it is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** over 99% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 4 April 2024
- **Record last updated:** 17 June 2026
- **Main product:** DNS-320l Firmware from Dlink
- **Affected products:** 20

## What is CVE-2024-3273? In plain terms

It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### The official description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in D-Link DNS-320L, DNS-325, DNS-327L and DNS-340L up to 20240403. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/nas_sharing.cgi of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument system leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259284. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately that the product is end-of-life. It should be retired and replaced.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: No login needed
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can read data, change data and take it offline

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

## Is CVE-2024-3273 being exploited? Yes

Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at over 99%.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: >99%, >99%, >99%, >99%, >99%, >99%, >99%.

### Timeline

- 4 April 2024: Published
- 17 June 2026: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2024-3273 scores **86 out of 100 (Critical)**, with the action "Emergency patch".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2024-3273?

The published record lists 20 products.

- [DNS-320l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-320l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): 1.01.0702.2013, 1.03.0904.2013, 1.11
- [DNS-327l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-327l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): 1.00.0409.2013, 1.09
- [Dnr-202l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dnr-202l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [Dnr-322l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dnr-322l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [Dnr-326 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dnr-326_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-1100-4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-1100-4_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-120 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-120_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-1200-05 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-1200-05_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-1550-04 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-1550-04_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-315l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-315l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-320 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-320_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-320lw Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-320lw_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-321 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-321_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-323 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-323_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-325 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-325_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): 1.01
- [DNS-326 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-326_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-340l Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-340l_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): 1.08
- [DNS-343 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-343_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-345 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-345_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified
- [DNS-726-4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/dlink/dns-726-4_firmware) by [Dlink](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/dlink) (Operating system): version not specified

## How do I fix CVE-2024-3273?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Check it wasn’t used before you patched.** Because criminals are already using this flaw, look for signs of a break-in on affected systems using the vendor’s guidance.

### References

- [supportannouncement.us.dlink.com](https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10383) (Vendor advisory)
- [github.com](https://github.com/netsecfish/dlink) (Exploit, Third-party advisory)
- [vuldb.com](https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.259284) (Permissions required, Vulnerability database)
- [vuldb.com](https://vuldb.com/?id.259284) (Third-party advisory, Vulnerability database)
- [vuldb.com](https://vuldb.com/?submit.304661) (Third-party advisory, Vulnerability database)
- [cisa.gov](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3273) (Government resource)
- [greynoise.io](https://www.greynoise.io/blog/cve-2024-3273-d-link-nas-rce-exploited-in-the-wild) (Third-party advisory)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2024-3273?

CVE-2024-3273 is a critical-severity flaw in DNS-320l Firmware from Dlink, published on 4 April 2024. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### How serious is CVE-2024-3273?

It scores 9.8 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is critical. Our risk score for CVE-2024-3273 is 86 out of 100, which is Critical. Its action is "Emergency patch". Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list.

### Is CVE-2024-3273 being exploited?

Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at over 99%.

### Which versions does CVE-2024-3273 affect?

For DNS-320l Firmware from Dlink: 1.01.0702.2013, 1.03.0904.2013, 1.11. The record lists 20 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2024-3273?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet. Because criminals are already using it, also check affected systems for signs of a break-in.

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