Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-60676 is a remote, unauthenticated command injection issue reported in D-Link DIR-878A1 firmware FW101B04. A vulnerable router could let an attacker run commands on the device through a crafted web request. Source metadata is incomplete, so confirm affected models and firmware against D-Link guidance.
Executive priority
Treat this as a priority edge-device risk. Even with a medium CVSS score, unauthenticated command execution on a router can enable network footholds. Act first on internet-exposed management interfaces and unsupported devices.
Technical view
The report describes CWE-77 in prog.cgi SetNetworkSettings. IPAddress and SubnetMask values are allegedly concatenated into shell commands executed with system(), enabling remote arbitrary command execution without authentication. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on D-Link DIR-878A1 devices running FW101B04, especially if router web management is reachable from untrusted networks. The CVE affected-product fields are listed as n/a, so asset validation is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. A public GitHub research reference exists, but exploitation status and vendor remediation details are not established here.
Researcher notes
The strongest technical detail is the reported system() command construction in SetNetworkSettings using IPAddress and SubnetMask. The CVE record’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so avoid broad product claims until D-Link confirms scope.
Mitigation direction
- Check D-Link security bulletins for confirmed affected firmware and vendor remediation.
- Disable internet-facing router administration where possible.
- Restrict management access to trusted internal networks or VPN paths.
- Inventory DIR-878A1 devices and plan firmware update or replacement if unsupported.
- Monitor routers for unexpected configuration changes and outbound connections.
Validation and detection
- Identify any D-Link DIR-878A1 routers in the environment.
- Confirm firmware version, specifically whether FW101B04 is present.
- Verify management interfaces are not exposed to the public internet.
- Review D-Link advisories for a matching bulletin or fixed firmware.
- Check logs and configurations for unexplained changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N3.92.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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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-878/CVE-2025-60676.mdCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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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.