CVE-2025-9146
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CVE-2025-9146 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw has been found in Linksys E5600 1.1.0.26. The affected element is the function verify_gemtek_header of the file checkFw.sh of the component Firmware Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw has been found in Linksys E5600 1.1.0.26. The affected element is the function verify_gemtek_header of the file checkFw.sh of the component Firmware Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to risky cryptographic algorithm. The attack may be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is described as difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys | E5600 Firmware | 1.1.0.26 |
References
- https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Linksys/E5600.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320525Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.320525Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.628642Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.linksys.com/Product
- https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Linksys/E5600.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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