CVE-2023-25280

Name: CVE-2023-25280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T01:15:46.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25280 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

98.05%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 21, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-820l Firmware	1.05b03

References

https://github.com/migraine-sudo/D_Link_Vuln/tree/main/cmd%20Inject%20in%20pingV4MsgExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Not Applicable
https://github.com/migraine-sudo/D_Link_Vuln/tree/main/cmd%20Inject%20in%20pingV4MsgExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Not Applicable
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-25280US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25280?

OS Command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR820LA1_FW105B03 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.

How severe is CVE-2023-25280?

CVE-2023-25280 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25280?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-25280?

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Source: NVD / NIST