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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-44654

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2025-07-21
Last Modified
2026-01-02

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-44654?

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.

Is CVE-2025-44654 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-44654 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-44654?

CVE-2025-44654 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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