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CVE-2025-9525

Linksys E1700 Firmware buffer overflow

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.42%
  1. Published27 Aug 2025

Description

A flaw has been found in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setWan of the file /goform/setWan. This manipulation of the argument DeviceName/lanIp causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Linksys E1700 Firmware1.0.0.4.003

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-9525 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-9525 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.42%.

How severe is CVE-2025-9525?

CVE-2025-9525 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-9525?

Affected products include Linksys E1700 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9525?

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.