Which versions of D-Link are affected by CVE-2025-8956?

Organizations using A vulnerability should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-8956, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-8956?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-8956. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8956?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.

D-Link CVE-2025-8956

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8956?

CVE-2025-8956 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

LOW

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2025-08-14 cna@vuldb.com

Command Injection D-Link

2.1

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

5.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 18, 2025 - 15:13 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01. This issue affects the function getenv of the file /htdocs/cgibin of the component ssdpcgi. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-818L Firmware. Version information: up to 1.05.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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