CVE-2024-25852: Improper Access Control
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · 16% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 16.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Apr 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Immediately isolate affected Linksys RE7000 devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. 2. Monitor network traffic for unusual or unauthorized access attempts targeting the device's management interfaces. 3. Disable remote management features if enabled, especially over WAN interfaces. 4. Restrict access to the device's administration interface to trusted IP addresses or VLANs. 5. Regularly check Linksys official channels for firmware updates or security advisories addressing this vulnerability and apply patches promptly once available. 6. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models confirmed to be secure if patches are delayed. 7. Employ network segmentation to limit the potential impact of compromised devices. 8. Implement intrusion detection/prevention systems to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. 9. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and encourage immediate action to mitigate risks.
Description
Linksys RE7000 v2.0.9, v2.0.11, and v2.0.15 have a command execution vulnerability in the "AccessControlList" parameter of the access control function point. An attacker can use the vulnerability to obtain device administrator rights.