CVE-2025-14884: D-Link DIR-605 · Command Injection
Affects D-Link DIR-605Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · 10% EPSS · CVSS 8.6 High · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate D-Link DIR-605; no fix will be released.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 10.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- None coming – the product is end of life
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
No fix will be released: D-Link DIR-605 is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.
AI-suggested
Since the affected D-Link DIR-605 202WWB03 model is no longer supported and no official patches exist, mitigation must focus on compensating controls. Immediate replacement of the vulnerable routers with supported, updated devices is the most effective measure. If replacement is not immediately feasible, organizations should isolate these devices on segmented network zones with strict access controls to limit exposure. Implement firewall rules to block external access to the router’s management interfaces and firmware update services. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Disable remote management features if enabled. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) tuned to detect command injection patterns or known exploit signatures. Regularly audit network devices to identify unsupported hardware and prioritize their upgrade. Educate users and administrators about the risks of using unsupported network equipment. Finally, maintain an inventory of network devices to ensure timely decommissioning of vulnerable hardware.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DIR-605 202WWB03. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Firmware Update Service. Performing manipulation results in command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.