CVE-2020-29557
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
89.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-825 R1 devices through 3.0.1 before 2020-11-20. A buffer overflow in the web interface allows attackers to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-01-29
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-29557?
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-825 R1 devices through 3.0.1 before 2020-11-20. A buffer overflow in the web interface allows attackers to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution.
Is CVE-2020-29557 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-29557 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-29557?
CVE-2020-29557 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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