PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8956: A vulnerability was found in D-Link DIR‑818L up to 1.05B01
CVE-2025-8956 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting dir-818l firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2025-8956?
dir-818l firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8956 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8956 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-2025-8956 affect?
CVE-2025-8956 affects dir-818l firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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 e
How urgent is CVE-2025-8956?
Priority 51/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference