How severe is CVE-2025-5215?

CVE-2025-5215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-5215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5215?

CVE-2025-5215 affects Dlink Dcs-5020l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5215?

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

Does CVE-2025-5215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16282.

When was CVE-2025-5215 published?

CVE-2025-5215 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5215

CVE-2025-5215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dcs-5020l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16282
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Dlink Dcs-5020l Firmware
Published: 2025-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in D-Link DCS-5020L 1.01_B2. This affects the function websReadEvent of the file /rame/ptdc.cgi. The manipulation of the argument Authorization leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5215?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in D-Link DCS-5020L 1.01_B2. This affects the function websReadEvent of the file /rame/ptdc.cgi. The manipulation of the argument Authorization leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2025-5215?: CVE-2025-5215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-5215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5215?: CVE-2025-5215 affects Dlink Dcs-5020l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-5215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16282.
When was CVE-2025-5215 published?: CVE-2025-5215 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dcs-5020l_firmware:1.01_b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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