CVE-2024-57225

Linksys E7350 1.1.00.032 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the devname parameter in the reset_wifi function

Critical · published January 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in Linksys E7350 could allow attackers to take control of your device with just a manipulated parameter! 🔥 Think of it like a telephone service provider that allows calls to any number, but a clever hacker can dial into restricted features just by altering a few digits — it’s a sneaky way to gain access to sensitive controls without raising suspicion. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially allowing them to change configurations, intercept network traffic, or even sabotage your internet connection entirely. This risk is absolutely devastating for your home network security!

Put simply

Think of it like a telephone service provider that allows calls to any number, but a clever hacker can dial into restricted features just by altering a few digits — it’s a sneaky way to gain access to sensitive controls without raising suspicion. The vulnerability exists in the reset_wifi function, where the devname parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious commands into the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially allowing them to change configurations, intercept network traffic, or even sabotage your internet connection entirely. This risk is absolutely devastating for your home network security! Immediate action is necessary! Update to the latest firmware version 1.1.00.033 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your device's configuration and ensure that only trusted users have access to its settings. You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your network and earn your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01727 · 77.4th percentile
Published
2025-01-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 00:00Z
    Linksys E7350 1.1.00.032 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the devname parameter in the reset_wifi function
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