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Dir 605l Firmware CVE-2025-65731

MEDIUM
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-01-08 cve@mitre.org
6.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

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

Impact

CVSS 6.8 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Physical. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Dir-605L Firmware versions up to 6.02cn02 is affected by missing authentication for critical function (CVSS 6.8).

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affects Dir-605L Firmware. was discovered in D-Link Router DIR-605L (Hardware version F1; Firmware version: V6.02CN02) allowing an attacker with physical access to the UART pins to execute arbitrary commands due to presence of root terminal access on a serial interface without proper access control.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.8 MEDIUM
AV:P/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
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jan 30, 2026 - 01:07 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2026 - 19:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in D-Link Router DIR-605L (Hardware version F1; Firmware version: V6.02CN02) allowing an attacker with physical access to the UART pins to execute arbitrary commands due to presence of root terminal access on a serial interface without proper access control.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-65731 presents notable security risk, a missing authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8. This could allow unauthorized access to protected resources. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access, enable MFA, monitor auth logs.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% 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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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

Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

54
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +34
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-605l_firmware:6.02cn02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2014-8361 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 01

The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClien

CVE-2017-9675 HIGH POC
7.5 Jun 15

On D-Link DIR-605L devices, firmware before 2.08UIBetaB01.bin allows an unauthenticated GET request to trigger a reboot.

CVE-2023-29961 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 16

D-Link DIR-605L firmware version 1.17B01 BETA is vulnerable to stack overflow via /goform/formTcpipSetup,. Rated critica

CVE-2023-24352 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the webpage parameter at /gofo

CVE-2023-24351 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the FILECODE parameter at /gof

CVE-2023-24350 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the config.smtp_email_subject

CVE-2023-24349 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the curTime parameter at /gofo

CVE-2023-24348 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the curTime parameter at /gofo

CVE-2018-20056 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 11

An issue was discovered in /bin/boa on D-Link DIR-619L Rev.B 2.06B1 and DIR-605L Rev.B 2.12B1 devices. Rated critical se

CVE-2024-37630 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 13

D-Link DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/passwd, which allows attac

CVE-2023-24347 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the webpage parameter at /gofo

CVE-2023-24346 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 10

D-Link N300 WI-FI Router DIR-605L v2.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the wan_connected parameter at

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