CVE-2025-52082 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Netgear XR300 router's HTTPD service allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted POST requests.
- 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-2025-52082?
CVE-2025-52082 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear Xr300 Firmware, published on 15 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Netgear XR300 V1.0.3.38_10.3.30, a stack-based buffer overflow exists in the HTTPD service through the usb_device.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability occurs when processing POST requests containing the read_access parameter.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52082?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Xr300 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52082?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-52082 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-52082 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear Xr300 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chmg-cfv8-gf5j.