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Dir 823x Firmware CVE-2025-29042

CRITICAL
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2025-04-17 cve@mitre.org
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 7.20%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
No patch listed yet 7.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the macaddr key value to the function 0x42232c. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the macaddr key value to the function 0x42232c Affected products include: Dlink Dir-823X Firmware.

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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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Apr 25, 2025 - 18:32 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Apr 17, 2025 - 16:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the macaddr key value to the function 0x42232c

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-29042 presents critical security risk, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
7.2%
Top 8% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 7.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

76
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +7
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:240802:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-29043 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 17

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x417234. Rated cr

CVE-2025-29041 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 17

An issue in dlink DIR 823x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the target_addr key value and t

CVE-2025-29040 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 17

An issue in dlink DIR 823x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the target_addr key value and t

CVE-2024-39962 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jul 19

D-Link DIR-823X AX3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router v21_D240126 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (

CVE-2025-1103 HIGH POC
7.1 Feb 07

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in D-Link DIR-823X 240126/240802. Rated high severity (C

CVE-2025-55848 HIGH POC
8.8 Sep 26

An issue was discovered in DIR-823 firmware 20250416. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentic

CVE-2025-29039 HIGH POC
7.2 Apr 17

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x41dda8. Rated hi

CVE-2026-2175 HIGH POC
7.2 Feb 08

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary operating system commands on D-Link DIR-823X routers through the /goform

CVE-2026-2157 HIGH POC
7.2 Feb 08

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-823X routers through OS command injection in the static route configuration endpoint

CVE-2026-2120 HIGH POC
7.2 Feb 08

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-823X routers through OS command injection in the /goform/set_server_settings endpoin

CVE-2026-2155 HIGH POC
7.2 Feb 08

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-823X routers through OS command injection in the DMZ configuration handler allows un

CVE-2026-2084 HIGH POC
7.2 Feb 07

D-Link DIR-823X firmware contains a command injection vulnerability in the /goform/set_language endpoint that allows rem

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