Privilege Escalation Risk in Linksys Router Software by Linksys
CVE-2025-44657

3.9LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
EA6350
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-44657?

The Linksys EA6350 router software version 2.1.2 contains a configuration flaw due to the enabled chroot_local_user option in the dynamically generated vsftpd configuration. This vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to system files and may allow attackers to escalate privileges. Additionally, this could enable compromised devices to serve as pivot points for further attacks within the internal network, heightening the security risks associated with this router model.

References

http://ea6350.com
https://gist.github.com/TPCchecker/7839fbd329ebd2f9f6b105...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.9
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-44657 : Privilege Escalation Risk in Linksys Router Software by Linksys