CVE-2025-5000: Linksys FGW3000-AH/FGW3000-HK HTTP POST Request sysconf.cgi control_panel_sw command injection
A vulnerability was found in Linksys FGW3000-AH and FGW3000-HK up to 1.0.17.000000. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function controlpanelsw of the file /cgi-bin/sysconf.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-5000?
CVE-2025-5000 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability.
What components are affected by CVE-2025-5000?
CVE-2025-5000 affects the HTTP POST Request Handler in the /cgi-bin/sysconf.cgi file.
Which versions of Linksys devices are vulnerable to CVE-2025-5000?
Linksys FGW3000-AH and FGW3000-HK devices running versions up to 1.0.17.000000 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-5000.
How can I mitigate CVE-2025-5000?
To mitigate CVE-2025-5000, it is recommended to update the affected Linksys devices to a version higher than 1.0.17.000000.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-5000?
CVE-2025-5000 is a vulnerability that allows manipulation of the filename argument in the control_panel_sw function.