Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 Router
CVE-2020-35713

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Linksys
Status
Re6500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 96%

Summary

The Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 router is susceptible to a remote command execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This can be achieved by exploiting shell metacharacters on the goform/setSysAdm page, also enabling them to set a new administrative password without proper authorization. Users of LINKSYS RE6500 devices should upgrade to firmware version 1.0.012.001 or later to mitigate this security issue.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-35713
Created by Al1ex

References

https://resolverblog.blogspot.com/2020/07/linksys-re6500-...
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https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes...
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https://bugcrowd.com/disclosures/72d7246b-f77f-4f7f-9bd1-...
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EPSS Score

96% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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