How severe is CVE-2025-29515?

CVE-2025-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-29515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29515?

CVE-2025-29515 affects Dlink Dsl-7740c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25743.

When was CVE-2025-29515 published?

CVE-2025-29515 was published on 2025-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29515

CVE-2025-29515 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-7740c Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25743
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-7740c Firmware
Published: 2025-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in the DELT_file.xgi endpoint of D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 allows attackers to modify arbitrary settings within the device's XML database, including the administrator’s password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29515?: Incorrect access control in the DELT_file.xgi endpoint of D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 allows attackers to modify arbitrary settings within the device's XML database, including the administrator’s password.
How severe is CVE-2025-29515?: CVE-2025-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-29515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29515?: CVE-2025-29515 affects Dlink Dsl-7740c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25743.
When was CVE-2025-29515 published?: CVE-2025-29515 was published on 2025-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-7740c_firmware:6.tr069.20211230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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