Is CVE-2023-25279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-25279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-25279 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-25279 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25279?

CVE-2023-25279 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25279

CWE-78Published: March 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-820L firmware contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges to root. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by D-Link to patch the command injection vulnerability.

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-2023-25279 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.