OS Command Injection in Linksys Network Extenders
CVE-2025-5441

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
Re6500
Re6250
Re6300
Re6350
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 June 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5441?

A significant vulnerability has been identified in several Linksys network extenders that exposes the setDeviceURL function to OS command injection attacks. This flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate the DeviceURL argument, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, making it essential for users to apply available security patches. The vendor has been notified of this issue, yet no response has been documented. Users are urged to take precautionary measures to secure their devices.

Affected Version(s)

RE6250 1.0.013.001

RE6250 1.0.04.001

RE6250 1.0.04.002

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-2025-5441 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310780
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310780
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.584363
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

pjqwudi (VulDB User)
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