CVE-2023-25280 D-Link DIR-820 Router OS Command Injection

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published 16 Mar 2023 Updated 21 Oct 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges on D-Link DIR820LA1 routers via the ping_addr parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Since 30 Sep 2024
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-25280?

CVE-2023-25280 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-820l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 21 Oct 2024.

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

Is CVE-2023-25280 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-25280 in the wild since at least 30 Sep 2024.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pm3-vpvc-2wpp.