Firmware Update Vulnerability in D-Link DAP-2695
CVE-2025-12295

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dap-2695
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12295?

A weakness has been discovered in the firmware update handler of the D-Link DAP-2695, specifically in the function responsible for validating cryptographic signatures. This vulnerability allows for potential remote exploitation by manipulating the firmware update process, leading to improper verification of digital signatures. Particularly concerning is the fact that this vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by D-Link, which increases the risk of exploitation due to the lack of available security patches. Attack methods may be complex, and while the exploit has been made public, the technical nature of the exploit requires significant expertise to execute successfully.

Affected Version(s)

DAP-2695 2.00RC13

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-12295 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329963
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329963
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.675854
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

IOT_Res (VulDB User)
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