CVE-2020-25079
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 99th pctlDescription
An issue was discovered on D-Link DCS-2530L before 1.06.01 Hotfix and DCS-2670L through 2.02 devices. cgi-bin/ddns_enc.cgi allows authenticated command injection.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 99% of all known CVEs.
D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L Command Injection Vulnerability
D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L devices contains a command injection vulnerability in the cgi-bin/ddns_enc.cgi. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-08-26
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-77 (Command Injection) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-3400 | Critical | 10.0 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2024-21887 | Critical | 9.1 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2023-1671 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-1389 | High | 8.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2021-1498 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2012-1823 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2020-25079?
Published advisories record a fix for 7 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2020-25079 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-25079 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-08-26. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2020-25079?
CVE-2020-25079 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2020-25079 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for dcs-2670l firmware (NVD), dcs-4603 firmware (NVD), dcs-4622 firmware (NVD), dcs-4701e firmware (NVD), and 3 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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