# MA-1355.072025: MyCERT Advisory - Actively Exploited Path Traversal Vulnerability in D-Link Routers

**Date:** 01 Jul 2025  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-1355.072025  
**Advisory ID:** MA-1355.072025

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**1.0 Introduction**
Recently, D-Link has issued a security advisory addressing a critical vulnerability in D-Link DIR-859 Wi-Fi routers.
**2.0 Impact**
The vulnerability allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially full control over affected devices.
**3.0 Affected system/product/version**
- All versions of D-Link DIR-859 router.
**4.0 Recommendations**
CyberSecurity Malaysia advises users and administrators of affected D-Link wireless routers to update the latest version of firmware given below to mitigate the vulnerabilities. Users should apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.
Kindly refer to the URL given below:
- <https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371>
Generally, we advise users to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact the Cyber999 Incident Response Centre through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my 
Phone: 1-300-88-2999 (monitored during business hours) 
Mobile: +60 19 2665850 (24x7 call incident reporting) 
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 -17:3the 0 MYT 
Web: <https://www.cybersecurity.my>
**5.0 References**
- <https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/>
- <https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10371>
- <https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/cve-2024-0769>