CVE-2025-12295 D-Link DAP-2695 Firmware Update sub_40C6B8 signature verification

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass firmware signature verification to install malicious code on unsupported D-Link access points.

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

What is CVE-2025-12295?

CVE-2025-12295 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-Link DAP-2695, published on 27 Oct 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A weakness has been identified in D-Link DAP-2695 2.00RC13. The affected element is the function sub_40C6B8 of the component Firmware Update Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to improper verification of cryptographic signature. The attack can be launched remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is described as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Weakness: CWE-347, CWE-345

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12295?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dap-2695 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12295?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12295 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-12295 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12295 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmw9-c6hw-79vg.

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