CVE-2025-29165

Critical

Published: 05/03/2026(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component.

Risk Assessment

Privilege escalation may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive data and full control over the device, posing a serious security threat to the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the device firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor access to the device.

Original NVD description (English source)

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 MESH V1.6.1684 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow.sample component