OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Linksys Wireless Range Extenders
CVE-2025-8829

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8829?

A vulnerability exists in several Linksys wireless range extenders, specifically within the 'um_red' function of the '/goform/RP_setBasicAuto' file. By manipulating the 'hname' argument, an attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands remotely. The potential for exploitation has been publicly disclosed, highlighting a significant security risk for users of these affected models. Despite prior communication with the vendor regarding this issue, there has been no response or patch provided to mitigate the threat.

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Affected Version(s)

RE6250 20250801

RE6300 20250801

RE6350 20250801

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.

References

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

pjq123 (VulDB User)
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