CVE-2025-44654

Description

In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the compromised server as a pivot point for internal network attacks.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linksys	e2500_firmware	All
linksys	e2500	All

References

Other References

http://e2500.com https://gist.github.com/TPCchecker/279708bf9c599c836ea66f3a3e0c25e1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-44654? +

In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the compromised server as a pivot point for internal network attacks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-44654? +

CVE-2025-44654 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-44654? +

CVE-2025-44654 affects products from linksys, specifically: e2500, e2500_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-44654? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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