CVE-2025-9576 seeedstudio ReSpeaker Administrative shadow default credentials
Local attackers can exploit default administrative credentials in the ReSpeaker LinkIt7688 shadow file to gain elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-9576?
CVE-2025-9576 is a low-severity vulnerability in seeedstudio ReSpeaker, published on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in seeedstudio ReSpeaker LinkIt7688. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. The manipulation leads to use of default credentials. An attack has to be approached locally. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is considered difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-1392
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9576?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Seeedstudio Linkit Smart 7688 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9576?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-9576 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9576 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78hf-xh79-2r7f.