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CVE-2020-25078: An issue was discovered on D-Link DCS-2530L before 1.06.01 Hotfix and DCS-2670L through 2.02 devices.

An issue was discovered on D-Link DCS-2530L before 1.06.01 Hotfix and DCS-2670L through 2.02 devices. The unauthenticated /config/getuser endpoint allows for remote administrator password disclosure.

HighCVSS 7.5Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability lets an unauthenticated remote user retrieve the administrator password from affected D-Link camera devices. For an executive, the issue is credential exposure on internet-reachable security cameras. CISA lists it in KEV, so treat it as known exploited and prioritize removal from exposure and vendor-directed remediation.

Executive priority

Prioritize as high for any affected device still deployed. Known exploitation plus administrator password disclosure creates credible risk of camera takeover, surveillance disruption, and broader network foothold if cameras share trusted internal networks.

Technical view

CVE-2020-25078 affects D-Link DCS-2530L before 1.06.01 Hotfix and DCS-2670L through 2.02. The unauthenticated /config/getuser endpoint can disclose the remote administrator password. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where D-Link DCS-2530L or DCS-2670L cameras are deployed, especially if their web interface is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The bundle does not provide complete asset-discovery indicators beyond model and firmware versions.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status supports known exploitation. The source bundle does not provide exploit volume, affected campaigns, or whether exploitation is targeted or opportunistic. The disclosed condition is severe because it exposes administrator credentials without authentication.

Researcher notes

The affected-product evidence is specific to DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L, but the provided affected CPE data is empty. Do not generalize to other D-Link cameras without vendor or CVE evidence. Patch status for DCS-2670L is not clearly established in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L camera deployments.
  • Upgrade DCS-2530L to 1.06.01 Hotfix or later where available.
  • Check D-Link guidance for DCS-2670L remediation or replacement direction.
  • Remove internet exposure for affected camera management interfaces.
  • Restrict access to trusted administrative networks only.
  • Rotate administrator passwords after remediation and exposure review.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm model and firmware version for every deployed D-Link camera.
  • Check whether camera web interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review CISA KEV entry for operational deadlines and prioritization.
  • Verify vendor advisory coverage for each affected model.
  • Confirm administrator passwords were changed after remediation.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-25078Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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Weakness

CWE details

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