Improper Access Controls in D-Link DIR-618 and DIR-605L Routers
CVE-2025-2553

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
D-link
Status
Dir-618
Dir-605l
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A serious issue has been discovered in D-Link DIR-618 and DIR-605L routers that results in improper access controls due to vulnerabilities in the processing of the /goform/formVirtualServ file. This flaw requires local network access for exploitation, making affected devices at risk particularly for users within the same network. As this vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by the vendor, users are encouraged to take immediate action to mitigate risks associated with these routers.

Affected Version(s)

DIR-605L 2.02

DIR-605L 3.02

DIR-618 2.02

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-2025-2553 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.300167
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300167
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.516795
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent 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

yhryhryhr_backup (VulDB User)
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