Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-816L Router
CVE-2025-13190

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-13190?

A vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-816L router that allows for a stack-based buffer overflow in the 'scandir_main' function within the '/portal/__ajax_exporer.sgi' file. By manipulating arguments passed to this function, attackers can exploit this weakness remotely, potentially compromising the device. This issue is critical for users of unsupported products, as public knowledge of the exploit increases the risk of an attack.

Affected Version(s)

DIR-816L 2_06_b09_beta

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.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lexpl0it (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-13190 : Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-816L Router