CVE-2026-16329: Unrestricted Upload in D-Link DNS-320
CVE-2026-16329 is a medium severity vulnerability in D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue in the /photo_center/php/uploadify.php component, triggered by manipulation of the Malicious Handler argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2 and allows remote attackers to perform unrestricted file uploads via the Malicious Handler argument in the /photo_center/php/uploadify.php file. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction or privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating medium severity. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation level is indicated in the available data. The exploit code is publicly available, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the affected device remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or system compromise depending on the uploaded content and device configuration. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, the overall impact is rated medium due to limited details on post-upload impact and lack of confirmed exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable upload endpoint where possible, and monitor for suspicious upload activity. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-16329: Unrestricted Upload in D-Link DNS-320
Description
CVE-2026-16329 is a medium severity vulnerability in D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue in the /photo_center/php/uploadify.php component, triggered by manipulation of the Malicious Handler argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dns-320:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-320 version 1.0.2 and allows remote attackers to perform unrestricted file uploads via the Malicious Handler argument in the /photo_center/php/uploadify.php file. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction or privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating medium severity. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation level is indicated in the available data. The exploit code is publicly available, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the affected device remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or system compromise depending on the uploaded content and device configuration. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, the overall impact is rated medium due to limited details on post-upload impact and lack of confirmed exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable upload endpoint where possible, and monitor for suspicious upload activity. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T17:50:23.369Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ec3f02a4a8d59891e6e12
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 00:57:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 01:11:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 06:41:47 UTC
Views: 12
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