CVE-2025-45490

Linksys E5600 v1.1.0.26 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the runtime.ddnsStatus DynDNS function via the password parameter

Medium · published May 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
6.5
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection vulnerability lurks in the Linksys E5600 router's DynDNS function! 🚨 Just by tampering with the password parameter, attackers could take control! Think of your router as a receptionist who blindly follows any password request without checking for ID — it could let the wrong person into the building! 🏢 If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially altering settings or disrupting your network. While it’s not actively being exploited, the potential for mischief is certainly there!

Put simply

Think of your router as a receptionist who blindly follows any password request without checking for ID — it could let the wrong person into the building! 🏢 This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the password parameter in the runtime.ddnsStatus function, leading to unauthorized command execution on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially altering settings or disrupting your network. While it’s not actively being exploited, the potential for mischief is certainly there! Upgrade your Linksys E5600 to version 1.1.0.27 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your network settings and ensure all devices are configured securely. It's also a great time to change your passwords! You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll ensure your network stays safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.5 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01751 · 77.7th percentile
Published
2025-05-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 00:00Z
    Linksys E5600 v1.1.0.26 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the runtime.ddnsStatus DynDNS function via the password parameter
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