CVE-2025-9528
LowExploitedPublic exploitA vulnerability was determined in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003.
Published Aug 27, 2025 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-9528 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.0 v4) affecting E1700 Firmware (Linksys), E1700.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 24, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
2.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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 (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A vulnerability was determined in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003. This vulnerability affects the function systemCommand of the file /goform/systemCommand. Executing manipulation of the argument command can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 24, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| E1700 FirmwareLinksys | 1.0.0.4.003 | n/a |
| E1700 | >= 1.0.0.4.003 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 27, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 24, 2025
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryVDB-321545 | Linksys E1700 systemCommand os command injection
- advisorySubmit #634827 | Linksys E1700 E1700(1.0.0.4.003) OS Command Injection
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Linksys2/vuln_61/61.md
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability was determined in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003.
Affected: E1700 Firmware (Linksys) versions 1.0.0.4.003; E1700 versions >= 1.0.0.4.003. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 24, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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