CVE-2025-29517: D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to contain a command injection vulner

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2025-29517 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting dsl-7740c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the traceroute6 function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2025-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dlink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-25 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dlink dsl-7740c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.tr069.20211230

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.tr069.20211230

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-2025-29517?

dsl-7740c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29517 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29517 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-2025-29517 affect?

CVE-2025-29517 affects dsl-7740c firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the traceroute6 function.

How urgent is CVE-2025-29517?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-29523 HIGH 7.2 MITIGATE D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to contain a command injection vulner
CVE-2025-29522 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.20211230 was discovered to contain a command injection vulner
CVE-2025-29521 MEDIUM 5.3 MITIGATE Insecure default credentials for the Adminsitrator account of D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069
CVE-2025-29520 MEDIUM 5.3 MITIGATE Incorrect access control in the Maintenance module of D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.2021123
CVE-2025-29519 MEDIUM 5.3 MITIGATE A command injection vulnerability in the EXE parameter of D-Link DSL-7740C with firmware DSL7740C.V6.TR069.202

References

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