CVE-2025-5438: Linksys RE6500/RE6250/RE6300/RE6350/RE7000/RE9000 WPS command injection

Published Jun 2, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Linksys RE6500, RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function WPS of the file /goform/WPS. The manipulation of the argument PIN leads to command injection. The attack can be launched 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.

Affected Software

18 affected components
LinkSys RE6500
LinkSys RE6250
LinkSys RE6300
LinkSys RE6350
LinkSys RE7000
LinkSys RE9000
All of the following
LinkSys Re9000 Firmware=1.0.04.002
LinkSys RE9000
All of the following
LinkSys Re6250 Firmware=1.0.04.001
LinkSys RE6250
All of the following
LinkSys Re6300 Firmware=1.2.07.001
LinkSys RE6300
All of the following
LinkSys Re6350 Firmware=1.0.04.001
LinkSys RE6350
All of the following
LinkSys Re7000 Firmware=1.1.05.003
LinkSys RE7000
All of the following
LinkSys Re6500 Firmware=1.0.013.001
LinkSys RE6500

Event History

Jun 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5438?

CVE-2025-5438 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-5438?

CVE-2025-5438 affects Linksys RE6500, RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE7000, and RE9000 devices.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-5438?

To fix CVE-2025-5438, update the firmware of your affected Linksys device to the latest version.

4

What function is vulnerable in CVE-2025-5438?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-5438 is found in the WPS function of the file /goform/WPS.

5

Can CVE-2025-5438 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-5438 can potentially be exploited remotely if the WPS function is enabled on the affected devices.

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