CVE-2025-44654
Linksys E2500 vsftpd Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Description
In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the compromised server as a pivot point for internal network attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
July 21, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-44654
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Review and disable the chroot_local_user option in vsftpd configuration.
- Ensure proper user privilege separation and access controls.
- Limit the scope of user access to necessary directories.
- Update vsftpd to the latest secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-44654.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://e2500.com | |
| https://gist.github.com/TPCchecker/279708bf9c599c836ea66f3a3e0c25e1 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-284 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the compromised server as a pivot point for internal network attacks. Added Reference http://e2500.com Added Reference https://gist.github.com/TPCchecker/279708bf9c599c836ea66f3a3e0c25e1