CVE-2025-12313
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in D-Link DI-7001 MINI routers through the /msp_info.htm endpoint. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands remotely by manipulating the 'cmd' parameter. Organizations using affected D-Link router models are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- D-Link DI-7001 MINI
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, install malware, pivot to internal networks, or create persistent backdoors.
Likely Case
Attackers gain unauthorized access to router configuration, intercept network traffic, or use the device as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, firewall rules, and access controls prevent exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. The vulnerability requires no authentication and has simple exploitation vectors.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: UNKNOWN
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dlink.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check D-Link website for firmware updates. If available, download latest firmware and apply through router admin interface. No specific patch version confirmed at this time.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block External Access
allPrevent external exploitation by blocking internet access to router admin interface
Configure firewall to block inbound traffic to port 80/443 on router WAN interface
Disable Remote Management
D-Link DI-7001 MINITurn off remote administration features if not required
Login to router admin > Advanced > Remote Management > Disable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment affected routers to isolated network zones with strict firewall rules
- Implement network monitoring and intrusion detection for suspicious command execution attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version in admin interface. If version is between 19.09.19A1 and 24.04.18B1, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Login to router admin interface and navigate to Status > Device Info to view firmware versionVerify Fix Applied:
After applying any firmware update, verify version is newer than 24.04.18B1 and test if /msp_info.htm endpoint still accepts command injection.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /msp_info.htm with cmd parameter
- Suspicious command execution in router logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- Traffic patterns indicating command-and-control communication
- Port scanning originating from router
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (uri="/msp_info.htm" OR cmd="*" OR "command injection")