CVE-2013-10062
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-01
Last updated on: 2025-08-06
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linksys | e1500 | * |
| linksys | e2500 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a directory traversal flaw in the Linksys router's web interface, specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Authenticated attackers can manipulate the next_page POST parameter by injecting directory traversal sequences to access files outside the intended web root. This allows them to view sensitive system files and configuration data that should normally be protected.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an authenticated attacker to access sensitive system files and configuration data on the affected Linksys router. This exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, potential manipulation of router settings, and compromise of network security.