High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 23, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-5292
CVE-2024-5292
Description
D-Link Network Assistant Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of D-Link Network Assistant. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the DNACore service. The service loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21426.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:dlink:network_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:dlink:network_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=4.0.0.21
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 4.0.0.21
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References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-443/nvdThird Party Advisory
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