CVE-2025-29635
D-Link DIR-823X Command Injection Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X 240126 and 240802 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresponding function, triggering remote command execution.
INFO
Published Date :
March 25, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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D-Link DIR-823X contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresponding function. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10469 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29635
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-29635
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update firmware to version 240126 or later.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates.
- Restrict access to the affected function.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious commands.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-29635 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-29635.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory Broken Link |
| https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/2026/apr/cve-2025-29635-mirai-campaign-targets-d-link-devices | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-29635 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-29635 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-29635
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-29635 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with four new entries, citing confirmed evidence of active exploitation ... Read more
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The Hacker News
CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadline
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added four vulnerabilities impacting SimpleHelp, Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, and D-Link DIR-823X series routers to its Known ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29635) Exploited in the Wild
The Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has issued a warning regarding a surge in malicious activity targeting end-of-life networking hardware. According to a new report, threat acto ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-29635 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory MITRE: https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md Types: Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/2026/apr/cve-2025-29635-mirai-campaign-targets-d-link-devices Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-29635 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-29635 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Reference https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/2026/apr/cve-2025-29635-mirai-campaign-targets-d-link-devices -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:240126:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:240802:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:dlink:dir-823x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-77 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X 240126 and 240802 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresponding function, triggering remote command execution. Added Reference https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md