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D-Link DNS-320 EUVDEUVD-2026-46143

| CVE-2026-16332 MEDIUM
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2026-07-21 VulDB GHSA-2vj5-chrh-vh25
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify internet-exposed DNS-320 web interface
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted POST to /mydlink/multi_uploadify.php with PHP webshell in Filedata[]
  3. Exploit
    Device stores file without type validation
  4. Execution
    Request uploaded file via HTTP to trigger PHP execution
  5. Impact
    Execute arbitrary commands as web server process

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions are required - the CVSS 4.0 vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L/AT:N) confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against the DNS-320 web interface with no user interaction needed. The sole limiting factor is network accessibility: the device's HTTP management port must be reachable by the attacker, which applies to any unit with its management interface exposed to the internet or an untrusted network segment. Exploitation is constrained to devices running firmware 1.0.2 per reported data, though other versions sharing the same PHP handler may also be affected. No authentication, no specific configuration, and no victim interaction is required.

Impact

The assigned CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 with impact metrics VC:L/VI:L/VA:L appears conservative for a CWE-434 flaw in a PHP application - this class of vulnerability typically enables full RCE via webshell upload, implying integrity impact should be higher. The discrepancy may reflect NVD's assessment that file execution from the upload path is not confirmed, but this should not be taken as definitively ruling it out. Offsetting the severity: D-Link DNS-320 is an older, likely end-of-life consumer NAS device, limiting the population of exposed assets. However, the public POC raises opportunistic exploitation risk for any unit exposed to the internet. No KEV listing means confirmed mass exploitation is not yet observed. EPSS data was not provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantitatively anchored. The absence of a vendor patch and the EOL status of the product mean compensating controls are the primary recourse for most owners.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker identifies a DNS-320 unit with its web interface reachable from the internet, sends a crafted HTTP POST request to /mydlink/multi_uploadify.php with a PHP webshell disguised in the Filedata[] parameter, and the device stores the file without type validation. The attacker then issues an HTTP GET request to the uploaded file's path on the device, triggering PHP execution and establishing interactive command-and-control over the NAS. A public proof-of-concept is available and has been referenced via a Feishu document, lowering the skill barrier for this attack.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 21, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in D-Link DNS-320 1.0.2 exposes the device to remote exploitation through the /mydlink/multi_uploadify.php PHP endpoint, where the Filedata[] parameter accepts arbitrary file types without validation. Remote unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious files - including PHP webshells - to the device filesystem, potentially achieving code execution on the NAS. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available per VulDB reporting, which elevates the urgency for owners of internet-facing DNS-320 units to act despite the absence of a CISA KEV listing.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis; the DNS-320 is a legacy device and may be end-of-life with no forthcoming fix. Owners should first check https://www.dlink.com/ for any updated firmware advisory. As a primary compensating control, the device's web management interface - particularly the /mydlink/ path - should be blocked from all untrusted networks at the perimeter firewall; this eliminates the remote attack surface without affecting local NAS file-sharing functionality. If the device does not require remote management, disable the mydlink cloud feature entirely via the device settings, which may disable or restrict the vulnerable PHP endpoint. Replacing the device with a supported NAS product is strongly recommended, as a device with an unpatched public exploit and no vendor support represents a persistent and unmitigable risk on any internet-facing segment.

Affected VersionsENISA

DNS-320 1.0.2

Affected Packages

euvd dns_320 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The DNS-320 is a D-Link network-attached storage device running a PHP-based management interface. The vulnerable endpoint /mydlink/multi_uploadify.php is a multi-file upload handler that fails to enforce server-side validation of file type or content, falling squarely under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). In PHP environments, this class of vulnerability is critically dangerous because an attacker-controlled .php file placed in a web-accessible directory can be subsequently requested over HTTP to trigger arbitrary server-side code execution. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:d-link:dns-320:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* with the wildcard version qualifier suggests NVD has not bounded the affected scope beyond the reported 1.0.2 release. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N) confirms this is exploitable remotely with no prerequisites, while the E:P modifier confirms that exploit code is publicly available.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 8.6 HIGH

CWE-434 in a PHP handler enables webshell upload and execution, warranting I:H; C:L and A:L align with the limited scope of a consumer NAS device.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Jul 21, 2026 - 03:22 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Jul 21, 2026 - 01:30 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DNS-320 1.0.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file /mydlink/multi_uploadify.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument Filedata[] results in unrestricted upload. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 58% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
older discontinued D-Link consumer NAS, limited active deployments
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

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