CVE-2025-14884
Remote Command Injection in D-Link DIR-605 Firmware Update Service
Publication date: 2025-12-18
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| d-link | dir-605 | 202wwb03 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-77 | The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-14884 is a critical command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-605 router's Firmware Update Service (firmware version 202WWB03). It occurs because the firmware upload process improperly handles user-controlled input without proper validation or sanitization, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary system commands. These commands execute with root privileges, enabling full compromise of the device. The attack can be performed remotely and requires authentication. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of special characters in system commands (CWE-77). [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can severely impact you by allowing an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary commands on your D-Link DIR-605 router with root privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the device, affecting its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker could take control of the router, potentially intercepting or manipulating network traffic, disrupting network services, or using the device as a foothold for further attacks. Since the product is no longer supported, no official mitigations are available, increasing the risk. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the affected D-Link DIR-605 router firmware version 202WWB03 is no longer supported by the vendor and no known countermeasures or mitigations have been published, immediate steps include discontinuing use of the vulnerable device or isolating it from untrusted networks to prevent remote exploitation. Avoid performing firmware updates using untrusted files and monitor for any suspicious activity. Consider replacing the device with a supported model that receives security updates. [1]