CVE-2025-8833

Name: CVE-2025-8833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-11T07:15:32.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-8833 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7.4/10

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:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Re6250 Firmware	1.0.04.001
Linksys	Re6300 Firmware	1.2.07.001
Linksys	Re6350 Firmware	1.0.04.001
Linksys	Re7000 Firmware	1.1.05.003
Linksys	Re9000 Firmware	1.0.04.002
Linksys	Re6500 Firmware	1.0.013.001

References

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_38/38.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_38/38.md#pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319367Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.319367Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.626698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.linksys.com/Product
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_38/38.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys/vuln_38/38.md#pocExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8833?

How severe is CVE-2025-8833?

CVE-2025-8833 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8833?

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Source: NVD / NIST