CVE-2025-1538

Name: CVE-2025-1538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-21T15:15:12.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical was found in D-Link DAP-1320 1.00. Affected by this vulnerability is the function set_ws_action of the file /dws/api/. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in D-Link DAP-1320 1.00. Affected by this vulnerability is the function set_ws_action of the file /dws/api/. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-1320 Firmware	1.0

References

https://legacy.us.dlink.com/pages/product.aspx?id=4b2bbe2e3f1d440ea65bc56c7e3dcc5cProduct
https://tasty-foxtrot-3a8.notion.site/D-link-DAP-1320-set_ws_action-Vulnerability-1950448e61958049be3cc606d434bc9dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://tasty-foxtrot-3a8.notion.site/D-link-DAP-1320-set_ws_action-Vulnerability-1950448e61958049be3cc606d434bc9d?pvs=74Exploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.296479Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.296479Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.497301Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1538?

How severe is CVE-2025-1538?

CVE-2025-1538 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1538?

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