CVE-2023-25280
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitOS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Published Mar 16, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-23-0151
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-25280 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dir-820l Firmware (Dlink).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 22, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 22, 2023 | Oct 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 30, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dir-820l FirmwareDlink | 1.05b03 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 22, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 30, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 30, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 30, 2024
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-25280
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-25281
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-25282
- advisoryhttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
Affected: Dir-820l Firmware (Dlink) versions 1.05b03. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 22, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 21, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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