Is CVE-2020-25506 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-25506 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-25506 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-25506 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-25506?

CVE-2020-25506 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-25506

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:93.86%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

D-Link DNS-320 device contains a command injection vulnerability in the sytem_mgr.cgi component that may allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

D-Link DNS-320 Device Command Injection Vulnerability

D-Link DNS-320 device contains a command injection vulnerability in the sytem_mgr.cgi component that may allow for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

D-Link DNS-320 devices contain a command injection vulnerability in the sytem_mgr.cgi component, which can lead to remote code execution. With an EPSS score of 0.93863, the likelihood of exploitation is very high, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, as indicated by its 'in_the_wild' exploit status and presence in CISA's KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable through the specified component.

Recommended Action

Users of D-Link DNS-320 devices should apply all available firmware updates and security patches. Restricting network access to the device's management interface and ensuring strong administrative credentials are used are also important.

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-2020-25506 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-2020-25506 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.