How severe is CVE-2025-8949?

CVE-2025-8949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-8949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8949?

CVE-2025-8949 affects Dlink Dir-825 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8949?

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-2025-8949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24673.

When was CVE-2025-8949 published?

CVE-2025-8949 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8949

CVE-2025-8949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-825 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24673
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Dlink Dir-825 Firmware
Published: 2025-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 2.10. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_ping_app_stat of the file ping_response.cgi of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ping_ipaddr leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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-2025-8949?: A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-825 2.10. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_ping_app_stat of the file ping_response.cgi of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ping_ipaddr leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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-2025-8949?: CVE-2025-8949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-8949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8949?: CVE-2025-8949 affects Dlink Dir-825 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8949?: 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-2025-8949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24673.
When was CVE-2025-8949 published?: CVE-2025-8949 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-825_firmware:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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