CVE-2025-9576: A vulnerability was identified in seeedstudio ReSpeaker LinkIt7688

Routine

LOW 2.5MITIGATE

CVE-2025-9576 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting linkit smart 7688 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 t

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1392
Published	2025-08-28
Last modified	2026-09-26

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: seeedstudio

Last updated 2026-09-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seeedstudio linkit smart 7688 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-9576?

linkit smart 7688 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9576 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9576 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-9576 affect?

CVE-2025-9576 affects linkit smart 7688 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2025-9576?

Priority 17/100. Public exploit reference

References

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