D-Link - Information Disclosure (CVE-2020-25078)

CVE-2020-25078 is a vulnerability in certain D-Link camera models that exposes the administrator password via an unauthenticated /config/getuser endpoint. This flaw allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials without authentication, potentially leading to full device compromise and unauthorized access to video feeds or device settings.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 17th of September 2025.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2020-25078 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2020-25078 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2020-25078 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers exploit the /config/getuser endpoint with the index=0 parameter to retrieve administrator credentials from vulnerable D-Link camera devices.