CVE-2025-55582: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.6 Medium · fixed in 1.09.02 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.09.02
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
Given the product is EOL and unsupported, the most effective mitigation is to replace the affected D-Link DCS-825L devices with newer, supported models that receive regular security updates. Until replacement is feasible, organizations should implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to the devices. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate IP cameras from critical infrastructure and sensitive data networks, limiting the potential impact of a compromised device. Monitoring network traffic for unusual patterns originating from these cameras can help detect exploitation attempts. If possible, disable or restrict debug interfaces and firmware modification capabilities to reduce attack vectors. Additionally, organizations should review and harden device configurations, including changing default credentials and disabling unnecessary services. Regular audits and inventory management to identify and track vulnerable devices are essential.
Description
D-Link DCS-825L firmware v1.08.01 contains a vulnerability in the watchdog script `mydlink-watch-dog.sh`, which blindly respawns binaries such as `dcp` and `signalc` without verifying integrity, authenticity, or permissions. An attacker with local filesystem access (via physical access, firmware modification, or debug interfaces) can replace these binaries with malicious payloads. The script executes these binaries as root in an infinite loop, leading to persistent privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution. This issue is mitigated in v1.09.02, but the product is officially End-of-Life and unsupported.