CVE-2025-8820: Linksys RE6250 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Linksys RE6250Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 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: 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys RE6250 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include isolating affected Linksys extenders on segmented network zones with strict access controls to limit exposure. Disable remote management interfaces and restrict access to the /goform/wirelessBasic endpoint via firewall rules or network filtering. Regularly monitor network traffic for anomalous activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Where feasible, replace vulnerable devices with models from vendors providing timely security updates. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures for known exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability. Additionally, enforce strong wireless security policies and conduct regular security assessments to identify and remediate potential weaknesses. Organizations should also maintain an inventory of affected devices to prioritize mitigation efforts and prepare for patch deployment once available.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 up to 20250801. This vulnerability affects the function wirelessBasic of the file /goform/wirelessBasic. The manipulation of the argument submit_SSID1 leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated 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.