CVE-2023-25279 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Mar 2023 Updated 3 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands to gain root privileges on D-Link DIR820LA1 routers via crafted payloads.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-25279?

CVE-2023-25279 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-820l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25279?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-25279 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25279 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vgrw-gggp-4wx3.