CVE-2020-25368Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated command execution via PrivateLogin shell injection

Published Nov 4, 2021 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

OS command injection in D-Link DIR-823G firmware 1.02B05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through HNAP1 Login. /bin/goahead formats the PrivateLogin request value into an echo command for /var/hnaplog and passes the result to system() without neutralizing shell metacharacters. Network access to the HNAP1 endpoint is sufficient; injected commands run in the web service's execution context and can read, alter, or interrupt the device.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability8.65%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in D-Link DIR-823G firmware 1.02B05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through HNAP1 Login. /bin/goahead formats the PrivateLogin request value into an echo command for /var/hnaplog and passes the result to system() without neutralizing shell metacharacters. Network access to the HNAP1 endpoint is sufficient; injected commands run in the web service's execution context and can read, alter, or interrupt the device.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-25368
Published
Nov 4, 2021
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-78, T1210
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 4, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.5NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
9.8NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1210Exploitation of Remote Services

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