CVE-2025-8819: Linksys RE6250 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Linksys RE6250Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys RE6250 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should immediately audit their networks to identify the presence of affected Linksys models and firmware versions. Mitigation steps include: 1) Isolate or segment affected devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement. 2) Disable remote management interfaces or restrict access to trusted IP addresses only. 3) Replace vulnerable devices with updated hardware from vendors with active security support if possible. 4) Implement network-level intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting known exploit patterns for this vulnerability. 5) Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or attempts to access the /goform/setWan endpoint. 6) Enforce strict network access controls and multi-factor authentication for device management interfaces to reduce privilege escalation risks. 7) Engage with Linksys or authorized resellers to demand timely security updates and consider alternative vendors with better security track records. 8) Maintain up-to-date asset inventories and vulnerability management processes to quickly respond to emerging threats.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 up to 20250801. This affects the function setWan of the file /goform/setWan. The manipulation of the argument staticIp leads to stack-based buffer overflow. 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.