CVE-2023-25279: dlink dir-820l_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-25279 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in dlink dir-820l_firmware. EPSS estimates a 30.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 13-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-03-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.