CVE-2025-70231 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Mar 2026 Updated 6 Mar 2026

An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-513 router's login form to access unauthorized files or execute code.

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-2025-70231?

CVE-2025-70231 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-513 version 1.10 contains a critical-level vulnerability. When processing POST requests related to verification codes in /goform/formLogin, it enters /goform/getAuthCode but fails to filter the value of the FILECODE parameter, resulting in a path traversal vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-70231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-513 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-70231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-70231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-70231 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-70231 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j677-33p6-9vp7.