OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Linksys Wi-Fi Range Extenders
CVE-2025-5446

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-2025-5446?

A vulnerability exists in several Linksys Wi-Fi range extenders that allows attackers to exploit the RP_checkCredentialsByBBS function through the manipulation of the 'pwd' argument. This vulnerability enables remote command execution, posing significant risks as attackers could gain unauthorized access to the device's operating system. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and affected users are strongly advised to take immediate action as the vendor has not responded adequately to the reported threat.

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-2025-5446 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310785
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310785
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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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