PatchTheCVECVE-2025-52079: The administrator password setting of the D-Link DIR-820L 1.06B02 is has Improper Access Control and is vulner
CVE-2025-52079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dir-820l firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The administrator password setting of the D-Link DIR-820L 1.06B02 is has Improper Access Control and is vulnerable to Unverified Password Change via crafted POST request to /get_set.ccp.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2025-10-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-27 |
Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-52079?
dir-820l firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-52079 being exploited?
CVE-2025-52079 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-2025-52079 affect?
CVE-2025-52079 affects dir-820l firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The administrator password setting of the D-Link DIR-820L 1.06B02 is has Improper Access Control and is vulnerable to Unverified Password Change via crafted POST request to /get_set.ccp.
How urgent is CVE-2025-52079?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference