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Linksys EA7500

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Replacement firmware

Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup
Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need
Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
v1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi
Processor: Qualcomm IPQ8064 · Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 · Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v2 · MediaTek MT7615N Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7621ATOpen hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v3 · MediaTek MT7761N / MediaTek MT7762N Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7629BA · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7761N · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7762NOpen hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
V1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v2 · 2x MediaTek MT7615N Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v3 · MediaTek MT7761N / MediaTek MT7762N Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v1
Get firmware Release listed · 25.12.5
v2
Get firmware Release listed · 25.12.5
V1
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v2 · MediaTek MT7621AT
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
Original project github.com

V1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery

v2 · 2x MediaTek MT7615N Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM

v3 · MediaTek MT7761N / MediaTek MT7762N Wi-Fi

Limitations
same as other MT7629/MT7761N/MT7762N devices (WiFi 2nd CPU core)
Limitations
same as other MT7629/MT7761N/MT7762N devices (WiFi
Limitations
2nd CPU core)
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

linksys ea7500 v1 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — v1 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
V1

Device details

linksys ea7500 v2 — device documentation (github.com)Linksys EA7500 v2 — WikiDevi (github.com)Device details — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v2

Device details

Linksys EA7500 v2 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2

Device details

Linksys EA7500 v3 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

Linksys EA7500 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1

Device details

Linksys EA7500 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1

OpenWrt · V1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · V1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi — v1 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Availability recorded by source
Available 2020

OpenWrt · v2 · 2x MediaTek MT7615N Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v2 · 2x MediaTek MT7615N Wi-Fi — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — v3 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

Hardware differences

v1 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983 Wi-Fi

Linksys EA7500 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Flash chip
Spansion S34MS01G200BHI000
Processor
Qualcomm IPQ8064
Memory chip
Winbond W631GU6KB-15
Wi-Fi chip
Qualcomm Atheros QCA9982
Wi-Fi chip
Qualcomm Atheros QCA9983

Security

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Model advisories

Selected highlights

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CVE published

CVSS 9.8 (v3.1)

Linksys EA7500

Buffer Overflow vulnerability LINKSYS EA7500 3.0.1.207964 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request to the IGD UPnP.

CVE-2023-46012

Affected firmware
EA7500: 3.0.1.207964
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read mitre CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability LINKSYS EA7500 3.0.1.207964 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request to the IGD UPnP.

CVE-2023-46012 record (github.com) ↗
CVE published

CVSS 8.7 (v4.0)

EA7500

Linksys WRT1900ACS/EA7200/EA7450/EA7500 IGD Layer3Forwarding SetDefaultConnectionService stack-based overflow

CVE-2025-6752

Affected firmware
20250619
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read VulDB CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

A vulnerability has been found in Linksys WRT1900ACS, EA7200, EA7450 and EA7500 up to 20250619 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function SetDefaultConnectionService of the file /upnp/control/Layer3Forwarding of the component IGD. The manipulation of the argument NewDefaultConnectionService leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated 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.

VDB-314050 | Linksys WRT1900ACS/EA7200/EA7450/EA7500 IGD Layer3Forwarding SetDefaultConnectionService stack-based overflow — EA7500 (vuldb.com) ↗VDB-314050 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) — EA7500 (vuldb.com) ↗Submit #600638 | Linksys WRT1900ACS Ver. 2.0.3.201002 Stack-based Buffer Overflow — EA7500 (vuldb.com) ↗
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