Root command execution via unsanitized DHCP hostname
Published Jan 9, 2026 · Updated Jan 9, 2026
Command injection in D-Link DIR895LA1 firmware 102b07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via DHCP renewal. The DHCP REQUEST handler copies Option 12 into a NEW_DEVICE command string and passes it to system() without neutralizing shell metacharacters. Reachability requires renewal of an existing lease; injected commands can read or alter router data and configuration.
Summary
What happened
Command injection in D-Link DIR895LA1 firmware 102b07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via DHCP renewal. The DHCP REQUEST handler copies Option 12 into a NEW_DEVICE command string and passes it to system() without neutralizing shell metacharacters. Reachability requires renewal of an existing lease; injected commands can read or alter router data and configuration.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-69542
- Published
- Jan 9, 2026
- Updated
- Jan 9, 2026
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-77, T1059.004
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jan 9, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jan 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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Public exploit references
- D-Link DIR895LA1 v102b07 Command Injection in DHCPdproof of concept · demonstrated
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