CVE-2025-5000

What it is

A vulnerability was found in Linksys FGW3000-AH and FGW3000-HK up to 1.0.17.000000. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function control_panel_sw of the file /cgi-bin/sysconf.cgi of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack 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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

6.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2025-05-20 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 09:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-05-20 21:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 09:47 UTC

Exploit probability

6.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-74

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linksys fgw3000-ah Firmware ≤ 1.0.17.000000
• Linksys fgw3000-hk Firmware ≤ 1.0.17.000000

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 5.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low