CVE-2025-12296
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in D-Link DAP-2695 firmware update handler that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. Only D-Link DAP-2695 devices running firmware version 2.00RC13 are affected. These products are no longer supported by the vendor.
💻 Affected Systems
- D-Link DAP-2695
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing attacker to install persistent backdoors, pivot to internal networks, or use device as botnet member.
Likely Case
Device takeover for credential harvesting, network reconnaissance, or launching attacks against other systems.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is isolated from sensitive networks and monitored for unusual activity.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub. Attack requires network access to device but no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: N/A
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dlink.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available as product is end-of-life. Replace with supported hardware.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable firmware update functionality
allDisable automatic firmware updates and remote firmware update capabilities in device settings.
Network segmentation
allIsolate affected devices in separate VLAN with strict firewall rules blocking unnecessary inbound traffic.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately remove affected devices from internet-facing positions
- Implement strict network access controls allowing only necessary traffic to/from devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version via web interface or SSH. If version is 2.00RC13, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check web interface at http://[device-ip]/ or via SSH: show versionVerify Fix Applied:
No fix available. Verify workarounds by testing network connectivity and confirming firmware updates are disabled.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual firmware update attempts
- Unexpected command execution in system logs
- Failed authentication attempts to firmware update endpoint
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from device
- Traffic to firmware update ports (typically 80/443) with suspicious payloads
SIEM Query:
source="dlink-dap-2695" AND (event="firmware_update" OR event="command_execution")