CVE-2025-22968 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on D-Link DWR-M972V routers via SSH using the root account without restrictions.

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-2025-22968?

CVE-2025-22968 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in D-Link DWR-M972V 1.05SSG allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via SSH using root account without restrictions

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dwr-M972v Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-22968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2025-22968 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-22968 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h394-xchv-jh49.

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