Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Planet WGR-500 Router
CVE-2025-54401

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Planet

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-54401?

The Planet WGR-500 router has multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities related to the submit-url parameter in its formPingCmd functionality. By sending a specifically crafted series of HTTP requests, an attacker can exploit these weaknesses, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise. It is essential for administrators to apply the necessary patches and implement security measures to protect against such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

WGR-500 v1.3411b190912

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Francesco Benvenuto of Cisco Talos.
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CVE-2025-54401 : Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Planet WGR-500 Router