9.0
HIGH CVSS 2.0
CVE-2025-9253
Linksys RE6250/RE6300/RE6350/RE6500/RE7000/RE9000 RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey stack-based overflow
Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. Affected by this issue is the function RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey of the file /goform/RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey. The manipulation of the argument ssidhex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 20, 2025, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 2, 2025, 6:22 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-9253 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linksys re6500_firmware
2 Linksys re6300_firmware
3 Linksys re6300
4 Linksys re6500
5 Linksys re9000_firmware
6 Linksys re9000
7 Linksys re6250_firmware
8 Linksys re6250
9 Linksys re6350_firmware
10 Linksys re6350
11 Linksys re7000_firmware
12 Linksys re7000
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update firmware to address a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
  • Update device firmware to the latest available version.
  • Apply vendor patches or security updates immediately.
  • Consult vendor advisories for specific mitigation steps.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-9253 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

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-2025-9253.

URL Resource
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320784 Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.320784 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.631526 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.linksys.com/ Product
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md Exploit Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-9253 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-9253 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-9253 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 02, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re6250_firmware:1.0.04.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re6250:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re6300_firmware:1.2.07.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re6300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re6350_firmware:1.0.04.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re6350:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re7000_firmware:1.1.05.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re7000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re9000_firmware:1.0.04.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:re6500_firmware:1.0.013.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:re6500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320784 Types: Permissions Required
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.320784 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.631526 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Added Reference Type VulDB: https://www.linksys.com/ Types: Product
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 21, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 20, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. Affected by this issue is the function RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey of the file /goform/RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey. The manipulation of the argument ssidhex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CWE CWE-121
    Added Reference https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_22/22.md
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320784
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.320784
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.631526
    Added Reference https://www.linksys.com/
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.4
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 9.0
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact