CVE-2025-9249: 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 62% 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 20 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 should focus on network-level controls and device management. Organizations should identify and inventory all affected Linksys range extenders within their environment. Where possible, isolate these devices from critical network segments and restrict access to the /goform/DHCPReserveAddGroup endpoint using firewall rules or network segmentation. Disable remote management features on these devices to reduce exposure. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect anomalous DHCPReserveAddGroup requests indicative of exploitation attempts. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns targeting these devices. Since no official patches are available, consider replacing vulnerable devices with updated hardware or alternative products from vendors with active security support. Additionally, implement strict network access controls and multi-factor authentication on upstream network devices to limit lateral movement if a device is compromised. Regularly review vendor communications for updates or patches and apply them promptly once available.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. This affects the function DHCPReserveAddGroup of the file /goform/DHCPReserveAddGroup. This manipulation of the argument enable_group/name_group/ip_group/mac_group causes stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.