CVE-2025-29165 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-1253 Firmware	1.6.1684
Dlink	Dir-1253	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://codeberg.org/zuhri/advisory/src/branch/main/CVE-2025-29165Broken Link
https://github.com/twentysevns/Vuln-IoT-Reports/blob/main/DLINK/DIR-1253/README.Broken Link
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Product
https://zuh.re/cve/2025-29165/Broken Link

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-29165?

CVE-2025-29165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component

How severe is CVE-2025-29165?

CVE-2025-29165 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-29165?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-1253 Firmware, Dlink Dir-1253.