How severe is CVE-2025-8956?

CVE-2025-8956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-8956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8956?

CVE-2025-8956 affects Dlink Dir-818l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-8956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24799.

When was CVE-2025-8956 published?

CVE-2025-8956 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8956

CVE-2025-8956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-818l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24799
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Dlink Dir-818l Firmware
Published: 2025-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01. This issue affects the function getenv of the file /htdocs/cgibin of the component ssdpcgi. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8956?: A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01. This issue affects the function getenv of the file /htdocs/cgibin of the component ssdpcgi. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-8956?: CVE-2025-8956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-8956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8956?: CVE-2025-8956 affects Dlink Dir-818l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24799.
When was CVE-2025-8956 published?: CVE-2025-8956 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-818l_firmware:105b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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