What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22968?

CVE-2025-22968 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 42.1%.

Which versions of Dwr M972V Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-22968?

CVE-2025-22968 presents critical security risk, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-22968?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-22968. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 42.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-22968?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Dwr M972V Firmware CVE-2025-22968

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-01-15 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection D-Link Dwr M972V Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 21, 2025 - 16:21 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 15, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

An issue in D-Link DWR-M972V 1.05SSG allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via SSH using root account without restrictions. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 42.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. An issue in D-Link DWR-M972V 1.05SSG allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via SSH using root account without restrictions Affected products include: Dlink Dwr-M972V Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

CVE-2025-22968 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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