CVE-2012-6614

Name: CVE-2012-6614
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-19T15:15:11.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6614 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DSR-250N devices before 1.08B31 allow remote authenticated users to obtain "persistent root access" via the BusyBox CLI, as demonstrated by overwriting the super user password.. EPSS estimates a 3.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DSR-250N devices before 1.08B31 allow remote authenticated users to obtain "persistent root access" via the BusyBox CLI, as demonstrated by overwriting the super user password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.41%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsr-250n Firmware	< 1.08b31

References

ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/PRODUCTS/DSR-250N/REVA/DSR-SERIES_RELEASE_NOTES_v3.14.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22930/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118355/D-Link-DSR-250N-Backdoor.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/PRODUCTS/DSR-250N/REVA/DSR-SERIES_RELEASE_NOTES_v3.14.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22930/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118355/D-Link-DSR-250N-Backdoor.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6614?

D-Link DSR-250N devices before 1.08B31 allow remote authenticated users to obtain "persistent root access" via the BusyBox CLI, as demonstrated by overwriting the super user password.

How severe is CVE-2012-6614?

CVE-2012-6614 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6614?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST