Improper access control in DSL-7740C - CVE-2025-29515

 

Improper access control in DSL-7740C - CVE-2025-29515

Published: September 4, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU114785
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29515
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: D-Link
Affected software:
DSL-7740C

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the DELT_file.xgi endpoint. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify arbitrary settings within the device's XML database, including the administrator’s password.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-29515

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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