CVE-2026-23755
D-Link D-View 8 Installer DLL Preloading via Uncontrolled Search Path
Description
D-Link D-View 8 versions 2.0.1.107 and below contain an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in the installer. When executed with elevated privileges via UAC, the installer attempts to load version.dll from its execution directory, allowing DLL preloading. An attacker can supply a malicious version.dll alongside the legitimate installer so that, when a victim runs the installer and approves the UAC prompt, attacker-controlled code executes with administrator privileges. This can lead to full system compromise.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 30, 2026, 9:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update D-View 8 to version 2.0.1.108 or later.
- Remove any malicious DLLs from the installer directory.
- Ensure UAC is configured securely.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23755.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10471 | Vendor Advisory Patch |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-dview-8-installer-dll-preloading-via-uncontrolled-search-path | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-23755 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-23755
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dlink:d-view_8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.0.1.107 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10471 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-dview-8-installer-dll-preloading-via-uncontrolled-search-path Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description D-Link D-View 8 versions 2.0.1.107 and below contain an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in the installer. When executed with elevated privileges via UAC, the installer attempts to load version.dll from its execution directory, allowing DLL preloading. An attacker can supply a malicious version.dll alongside the legitimate installer so that, when a victim runs the installer and approves the UAC prompt, attacker-controlled code executes with administrator privileges. This can lead to full system compromise. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10471 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-dview-8-installer-dll-preloading-via-uncontrolled-search-path