Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Linksys Routers
CVE-2025-9393

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
Re6250
Re6300
Re6350
Re6500
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9393?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in several Linksys router models, specifically in their addStaProfile function. The affected devices include the RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000, and RE9000 with specific firmware versions. Malicious actors can exploit this weakness by manipulating parameters such as profile_name, Ssid, and WEP keys, leading to potential remote code execution. The issue is now publicly disclosed, and users are advised to take immediate action 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-2025-9393 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.321226
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321226
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.631538
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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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CVE-2025-9393 : Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Linksys Routers