Linksys RE6500/RE6250/RE6300/RE6350/RE7000/RE9000 up to 1.2.07.001 RP_UpgradeFWByBBS type/ch/ssidhex/security/extch/pwd/mode/ip/nm/gw os command injection
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linksys RE6500, RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. Affected by this vulnerability is the function RP_UpgradeFWByBBS of the file /goform/RP_UpgradeFWByBBS. This manipulation of the argument type/ch/ssidhex/security/extch/pwd/mode/ip/nm/gw causes os command injection.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-5444. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.
The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Linksys RE6500, RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function RP_UpgradeFWByBBS of the file /goform/RP_UpgradeFWByBBS. The manipulation of the argument type/ch/ssidhex/security/extch/pwd/mode/ip/nm/gw with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5444. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Vendor
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License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.linksys.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploiting
Class: Os command injectionCWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
06/01/2025 🔍06/01/2025 🔍
06/11/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: linksys.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2025-5444 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5444
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310783
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 06/01/2025 19:11Updated: 06/11/2025 00:20
Changes: 06/01/2025 19:11 (57), 06/02/2025 14:32 (30), 06/11/2025 00:20 (12)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: pjqwudi
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #584366: Linksys RE6500、RE6250、RE6300、RE6350、RE7000、RE9000 RE6500(1.0.013.001) RE6250(1.0.04.001) RE6300(1.2.07.001) RE6350(1.0.04.001) RE7000(1.1.05.003) RE9000(1.0.04.002) OS Command Injection (by pjqwudi)
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