CVE-2025-8833: Linksys RE6250 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Linksys RE6250Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% 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 11 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys RE6250 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation steps include isolating affected Linksys devices from critical network segments to limit exposure. Organizations should conduct comprehensive network scans to identify all affected models and firmware versions. Where possible, replace vulnerable devices with alternative hardware from vendors with active security support. If replacement is not feasible, implement network-level protections such as firewall rules to block access to the /goform/langSwitchBack endpoint and monitor for suspicious traffic patterns targeting this URI. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) signatures tuned to detect exploitation attempts of this vulnerability. Regularly audit network devices for unauthorized changes or signs of compromise. Organizations should also engage with Linksys support channels to demand timely patches and monitor security advisories for updates. Finally, ensure robust network segmentation and least privilege principles to minimize potential lateral movement if a device is compromised.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 up to 20250801. This issue affects the function langSwitchBack of the file /goform/langSwitchBack. The manipulation of the argument langSelectionOnly leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may 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.