CVE-2025-29165
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Privilege Escalation in D-Link DIR-1253 via etc/shadow.sample

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component

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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-07-07
AI Q&A
2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-06
NVD
CVE-2025-29165
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208324

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dlink dir-1253_firmware 1.6.1684

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-29165 is a vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 device that allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected device, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive system functions or data.

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