CVE-2025-44657

LOW
Published Jul 21, 2025 Modified Aug 7, 2025 CWE-284

Description

In Linksys EA6350 V2.1.2, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the dynamically generated 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

3.9
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linksys ea6350_firmware
linksys ea6350

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-44657? +
In Linksys EA6350 V2.1.2, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the dynamically generated 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 3.9 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2025-44657? +
CVE-2025-44657 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.9 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-44657? +
CVE-2025-44657 affects products from linksys, specifically: ea6350, ea6350_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-44657? +
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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