Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-1253 Router
CVE-2025-29165

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
DIR-1253
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2026

What is CVE-2025-29165?

A vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges through the etc/shadow.sample component. This issue poses a significant risk as it can enable attackers to gain elevated access rights, compromising device security. Proper measures should be taken to secure the affected router and safeguard against potential exploitation.

References

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
https://github.com/twentysevns/Vuln-IoT-Reports/blob/main...
https://codeberg.org/zuhri/advisory/src/branch/main/CVE-2...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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