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CVE-2025-12295: D-Link DAP-2695 Firmware Update Handler Can Allow Remote Attackers to Tamper with Updates
CVE-2025-12295 · published 1 year ago
Summary
A security weakness in the D-Link DAP-2695's firmware update handler can be exploited by a sophisticated attacker to manipulate updates remotely. This could allow an attacker to tamper with the update process, potentially causing unintended behavior or even taking control of the device. If you have a DAP-2695, it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, so you should consider replacing it with a newer model.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| dlink | dap-2695_firmware |
2.00 cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2695_firmware:2.00:rc131:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DAP-2695 2.00RC13. The affected element is the function sub_40C6B8 of the component Firmware Update Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to improper ver...
A weakness has been identified in D-Link DAP-2695 2.00RC13. The affected element is the function sub_40C6B8 of the component Firmware Update Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to improper verification of cryptographic signature. The attack can be launched remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is described as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
References
- https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Dlink/DAP-2695_Inte.md Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329963 Permissions Required VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.329963 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.675854 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://www.dlink.com/ Product
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Type
CWE-345Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
CWE-347Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Timeline
Published27 Oct 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-12295 · NVD
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