CVE-2025-9576
CVE-2025-9576 is a low-severity vulnerability in Seeedstudio Linkit Smart 7688 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1392.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
- CVSS v2: 1.0
- CVSS v4: 1.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28868
- Weakness: CWE-1392
- Affected product: Seeedstudio Linkit Smart 7688 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9576?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9576?
- CVE-2025-9576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-9576 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-9576?
- CVE-2025-9576 affects Seeedstudio Linkit Smart 7688 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9576?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9576 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9576 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28868.
- When was CVE-2025-9576 published?
- CVE-2025-9576 was published on 2025-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/XXRicardo/iot-cve/blob/main/seeedstudio/ramips-openwrt-LinkIt7688.md
- https://github.com/XXRicardo/iot-cve/blob/main/seeedstudio/ramips-openwrt-LinkIt7688.md#steps-to-reproduce
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321690
- https://vuldb.com/?id.321690
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.636068
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:seeedstudio:linkit_smart_7688_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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