CVE-2025-6881: D-Link DI-8100 · Buffer Overflow
Affects D-Link DI-8100Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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 30 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link DI-8100 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate firmware update: Organizations should verify if D-Link has released a patched firmware version for the DI-8100 model and apply it without delay. 2. Network segmentation: Isolate vulnerable routers from critical internal networks to limit potential lateral movement. 3. Access control: Restrict remote management interfaces and disable unnecessary services, especially those exposing the jhttpd component. 4. Intrusion detection: Deploy network-based anomaly detection systems to monitor for unusual traffic patterns targeting the /pppoe_base.asp endpoint or attempts to manipulate the 'mschap_en' parameter. 5. Firewall rules: Implement strict firewall policies to block unsolicited inbound traffic to the router's management ports from untrusted networks. 6. Vendor engagement: Engage with D-Link support to obtain official patches or mitigation guidance and confirm the vulnerability status of deployed devices. 7. Incident response readiness: Prepare to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts by updating security monitoring tools with signatures related to this vulnerability. 8. Device replacement: For environments where patching is not feasible, consider replacing affected devices with models not susceptible to this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability was found in D-Link DI-8100 16.07.21. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /pppoe_base.asp of the component jhttpd. The manipulation of the argument mschap_en leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.