D-Link DIR-823X Command Injection Vulnerability
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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.
7.2
87.2%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Mar 25, 2025
- Modified
- Apr 25, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Apr 24, 2026
- Federal patch due
- May 8, 2026
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-29635, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-29635 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-29635?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-29635?
CVE-2025-29635 has a CVSS base score of 7.2 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-29635 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-29635 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Apr 24, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-29635?
87.2% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 87.2% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-29635?
CVE-2025-29635 is classified under CWE-77 (CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')).
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