Is CVE-2020-25078 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-25078 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-25078 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-25078 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-25078?

CVE-2020-25078 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2020-25078

Published: August 5, 2025

EPSS:94.15%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L devices contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow for remote administrator password disclosure. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L Devices Unspecified Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-08-05Federal patch deadline: 2025-08-26

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Certain D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L devices are vulnerable to remote administrator password disclosure due to an unspecified flaw. With an EPSS score of 0.94146 and confirmed exploitation by CISA, this is a severe risk, especially as these products may be end-of-life.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, allowing remote attackers to disclose administrator passwords. The remote nature of the flaw makes it easily accessible to attackers.

Recommended Action

Users should immediately discontinue the use of D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L devices. Replace these end-of-life products with supported and secure alternatives.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-25078 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-25078 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.