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CVE-2026-52533: D-Link DIR-1253 Privilege Escalation via etc/shadow File

CVE-2026-52533 CVE-2026-52533

Summary

The D-Link DIR-1253 router's etc/shadow file is vulnerable to unauthorized access. This could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the router, potentially allowing them to make changes to the router's settings or access sensitive information. It's recommended to update the router to the latest version to fix this issue.

Original title

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 v.1.0.1.250923.142435 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow component file

Original description

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 v.1.0.1.250923.142435 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow component file

Vulnerability type

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management

https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
https://codeberg.org/zuhri/advisory#recent-poc
https://zuh.re/cve/2026-52533/

Published: 13 Jul 2026 · Updated: 20 Jul 2026 · First seen: 13 Jul 2026