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CVE-2014-125117

9.8 · CRITICAL

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the my_cgi.cgi component of certain D-Link devices, including the DSP-W215 version 1.02, can be exploited via a specially crafted HTTP POST request to…

Published Jul 25, 2025CWE-20EPSS 7.93%

Overview

CVE-2014-125117 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the my_cgi.cgi component of certain D-Link devices, including the DSP-W215 version 1.02, can be exploited via a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the /common/info.cgi endpoint. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution with system-level privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refraw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dlink_dspw215_info_cgi_bof.rbRefweb.archive.org/web/20140525215526/http://www.devttys0.com/2014/05/hacking-the-dspw215-again/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/34063Refwww.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/38932/d-link-info-cgi-post-request-buffer-overflowRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-stack-based-buffer-overflow-rce

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-125117?

CVE-2014-125117 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2014-125117?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-125117?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-125117?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-125117 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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