CVE-2025-6158: D-Link DIR-665 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects D-Link DIR-665Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate D-Link DIR-665; no fix will be released.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 68% 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:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Jun 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
No fix will be released: D-Link DIR-665 is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-665 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since no official patches are available, affected organizations should prioritize immediate network-level mitigations. These include isolating the vulnerable routers from direct internet exposure by placing them behind firewalls or VPNs, and restricting access to the device’s management interface to trusted IP addresses only. Network administrators should monitor for unusual traffic patterns indicative of exploitation attempts, such as abnormal HTTP POST requests targeting the router. Where possible, organizations should replace the DIR-665 devices with currently supported models that receive security updates. If replacement is not immediately feasible, disabling remote management features and limiting administrative access to local networks can reduce attack surface. Employing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures for known exploit attempts can provide early warning. Regularly auditing network devices to identify legacy hardware is essential to maintain an accurate asset inventory and prioritize upgrades. Finally, educating users about the risks of unsupported devices and encouraging timely hardware refresh cycles will help prevent similar vulnerabilities from persisting.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in D-Link DIR-665 1.00. This affects the function sub_AC78 of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.