CVE-2014-125117

D-Link Dsp-w215 Firmware remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 7.22%

Published25 Jul 2025

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the my_cgi.cgi component of certain D-Link devices, including the DSP-W215 version 1.02, can be exploited via a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the /common/info.cgi endpoint. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution with system-level privileges.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

D-Link Dsp-w215 Firmware1.02

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_dspw215_info_cgi_bof.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20140525215526/http://www.devttys0.com/2014/05/hacking-the-dspw215-again/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34063Exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/38932/d-link-info-cgi-post-request-buffer-overflowThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-stack-based-buffer-overflow-rceThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2014-125117 being actively exploited?

CVE-2014-125117 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 7.22%.

How severe is CVE-2014-125117?

CVE-2014-125117 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 7.22% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-125117?

Affected products include D-Link Dsp-w215 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2014-125117?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.