Overview
The DIR-825KR is a legacy wireless router device listed below. This model has reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Service Life (EOS).
D-Link US and Canada recommends retiring and replacing devices that have reached EOL or EOS. These products no longer receive technical support, firmware updates, or security remediation.
As a general policy, once a product reaches EOS or EOL, all firmware development stops. Review the information and recommendations below before continuing to use this device.
Third-Party Report Information
Report 1: CVE-2025-6158
Reference: Public vulnerability databases such as NVD
Title: Improper input handling vulnerability affecting a legacy D-Link router
CWE: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
CVSS Scores
Public vulnerability databases list this issue with elevated severity due to network-accessible attack vectors and insufficient input validation. This CVE does not appear in archived D-Link US or Canada security bulletins.
Note:
This CVE appears in public vulnerability databases. It does not appear in archived D-Link security bulletins. The affected device has reached EOL and EOS. Product resources have been discontinued and no longer receive support. D-Link Systems, Inc. recommends retiring this product and replacing it with a supported model.
Description
CVE-2025-6158 describes a vulnerability affecting a legacy D-Link router. Improper handling of user-supplied input may allow command execution under certain conditions. No remediation is available due to product lifecycle status.
Awareness Reported by
Hui Jun Tay :: hui _dot_ jun _dot_ tay _at_ gmail _dot_ com
SEFCOM Laboratories : Link
Affected Products and Firmware Status
DIR-825KR
- Hardware Revision: Unknown
- Affected Versions: FW201SS09_KR and earlier
- End of Support and End of Life: 09/01/2015
- Status: EOL and EOS
- Note: SKU and regional status require verification with D-Link Corporation.
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Reports affecting older or legacy firmware are not accepted. EOL and EOS status means support and service have ended, and no security updates will be released.
Affected Models Summary
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Model
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Region
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Hardware Revision
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End of Support
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Legacy Website
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Last Updated
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DIR-825KR
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Non-US
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Unknown
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09/01/2015
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Yes
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01/30/2026
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Recommendations for End of Support and End of Life Products
D-Link periodically designates products as EOS or EOL due to technology changes, market demand, or lifecycle maturity. Products in this status should be replaced with newer models offering improved functionality and active support.
Guidance for US and Canada Consumers
- Products that have reached EOS or EOL no longer receive technical support, firmware updates, or security remediation.
- Continued use of EOL and EOS products increases security risk to connected networks and devices.
- D-Link strongly advises discontinuing use of these products.
Security Reports for EOL and EOS Devices
- D-Link does not accept or validate vulnerability reports for EOL or EOS products.
- No firmware updates or hotfixes will be released.
- The last available firmware appears on the legacy site for reference only:
https://legacy.us.dlink.com/
- Continued use of EOL or EOS devices occurs at the user’s own risk.