CVE-2020-29324: The DLink Router DIR-895L MFC v1.21b05 is vulnerable to credentials disclosure in telnet service through decom

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-29324 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dir-895l mfc firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The DLink Router DIR-895L MFC v1.21b05 is vulnerable to credentials disclosure in telnet service through decompilation of firmware, that allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to the firmware and to extract sensitive data.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2021-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cyber Security Works Pvt. Ltd. · Vendor: dlink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-06-04 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dir-895l mfc firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.21b05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.21b05

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-29324?

dir-895l mfc firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-29324 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29324 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-29324 affect?

CVE-2020-29324 affects dir-895l mfc firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The DLink Router DIR-895L MFC v1.21b05 is vulnerable to credentials disclosure in telnet service through decompilation of firmware, that allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to the firmware and to extract sensitive data.

How urgent is CVE-2020-29324?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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