CVE-2025-1609
LB-LINK AC1900 Router set_cmd websGetVar os command injection
Description
A vulnerability has been found in LB-LINK AC1900 Router 1.0.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function websGetVar of the file /goform/set_cmd. The manipulation of the argument cmd leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
In plain language
AI Worth attentionCVE-2025-1609 is a flaw in certain LB-LINK AC1900 router firmware that lets an attacker remotely run commands on the router; if your small business uses a LB-LINK BL-AC1900/AC1900 Router running version 1.0.2, you should treat this as a real risk and take action.
CVE-2025-1609 is a remote operating system command injection in the LB-LINK AC1900 Router (web handler /goform/set_cmd via websGetVar), where manipulating the `cmd` argument can lead to arbitrary command execution; public exploits exist.
What to do now
- Check whether you use a LB-LINK AC1900 Router / LB-LINK BL-AC1900 (AC1900 Router) and confirm the firmware version is 1.0.2.
- If version 1.0.2 is in use, restrict access to the router’s web management interface from the internet (allow only trusted internal IPs, or disable WAN/remote management).
- Place the router behind a firewall and block inbound traffic to the router’s management/web ports from the internet.
- Deploy network monitoring or protections (IDS/IPS) to detect and prevent suspicious attempts targeting /goform/set_cmd or unusual web requests.
- Contact your router vendor or your IT support to obtain the fixed firmware/build for LB-LINK AC1900 Router (AC1900 Router / LB-LINK BL-AC1900); do not rely on the absence of alerts—this issue has a public exploit.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
AV:NAttack VectorAC:LAttack ComplexityPR:LPrivileges RequiredUI:NUser InteractionS:UScopeC:LConfidentialityI:LIntegrityA:LAvailabilityWeaknesses
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