CVE-2025-29165
CRITICALD-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/twentysevns/Vuln-IoT-Reports/blob/main/DLINK/DIR-1253/README.md
Various Sources
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0063
EPSS Percentile
45.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Products (1)
dlink/dir-1253_firmware
1.6.1684
Published
Mar 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 06, 2026