CVE-2020-25757: Input Validation

Published Dec 15, 2020
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Updated

A lack of input validation and access controls in Lua CGIs on D-Link DSR VPN routers may result in arbitrary input being passed to system command APIs, resulting in arbitrary command execution with root privileges. This affects DSR-150, DSR-250, DSR-500, and DSR-1000AC with firmware 3.14 and 3.17.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Dlink Dsr-150 Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-150
Dlink Dsr-150n Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-150n
Dlink Dsr-250 Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-250
Dlink Dsr-250n Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-250n
Dlink Dsr-500 Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-500
Dlink Dsr-500n Firmware
Dlink Dsr-500n
Dlink Dsr-500ac Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-500ac
Dlink Dsr-1000 Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-1000
Dlink Dsr-1000n Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-1000n
Dlink Dsr-1000ac Firmware<=3.17
Dlink Dsr-1000ac

Event History

Dec 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25757?

CVE-2020-25757 is a vulnerability that allows arbitrary command execution with root privileges on D-Link DSR VPN routers.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-25757?

D-Link DSR-150, DSR-250, DSR-500, and DSR-1000AC with firmware 3.14 and 3.17 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25757?

CVE-2020-25757 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can CVE-2020-25757 be exploited?

CVE-2020-25757 can be exploited by passing arbitrary input to system command APIs in Lua CGIs.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-25757?

To fix CVE-2020-25757, update the firmware of the affected D-Link DSR VPN routers to version 3.17 or newer.

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