CVE-2025-44654 Path traversal in n/a
Misconfigured vsftpd chroot allows attackers to access system files and escalate privileges on Linksys E2500 routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-44654?
CVE-2025-44654 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the 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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-44654?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys E2500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44654?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-44654 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-44654 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-44654 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p6v-p85q-3jvw.