Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-60675 is a command injection issue described in D-Link DIR-823G router firmware. If an attacker can write to a specific QoS configuration file, the device may run attacker-controlled commands. This is not described as unauthenticated takeover, but it can turn existing access into command execution on the router.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational risk for any remaining DIR-823G routers. Prioritize inventory and vendor-status checks, especially for devices exposed to users beyond a tightly controlled admin group.
Technical view
The reported flaw is in DIR823G_V1.0.2B05_20181207.bin, where timelycheck and sysconf parse /tmp/new_qos.rule and concatenate parsed fields into system() command strings without sanitization. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure likely applies to D-Link DIR-823G devices running the named firmware, but structured affected-product metadata is incomplete. Risk is higher where untrusted users or compromised services can alter router QoS configuration data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The attacker condition is specific: write access to /tmp/new_qos.rule is required before command execution becomes possible.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports command injection through unsanitized system() usage after parsing a writable configuration file. The main uncertainty is official vendor impact and remediation detail, because the structured CVE affected fields are n/a and no patch is named in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link security guidance for firmware updates or product status.
- Inventory DIR-823G routers and confirm firmware versions.
- Restrict router administration to trusted networks and accounts.
- Segment affected routers from sensitive systems where feasible.
- Retire or replace unsupported devices if no vendor fix exists.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed devices are D-Link DIR-823G.
- Compare installed firmware against DIR823G_V1.0.2B05_20181207.
- Review who can modify QoS or related router configuration.
- Check for unexpected QoS rule changes on affected devices.
- Monitor D-Link and CVE records for updated remediation guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/CVE reference, mitre
- https://www.dlink.com/enCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/yifan20020708/SGTaint-0-day/blob/main/DLink/DLink-DIR-823G/CVE-2025-60675.mdCVE reference, mitre
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.