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CVE-2025-44654

Linksys E2500 Firmware broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.03%
  1. Published21 Jul 2025

Description

In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the compromised server as a pivot point for internal network attacks.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Linksys E2500 Firmware3.0.04.002

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-44654 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-44654 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.

How severe is CVE-2025-44654?

CVE-2025-44654 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-44654?

Affected products include Linksys E2500 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-44654?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.