Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-10062 affects Linksys E1500 firmware 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05. A logged-in attacker can misuse the router web interface to read files outside its intended web directory, potentially exposing system files and configuration data. This is not described as unauthenticated code execution, but it can still matter where router administration is exposed or poorly controlled.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority infrastructure exposure issue. It requires authenticated access, but public exploit material exists and successful exploitation could disclose router configuration or sensitive system data. Prioritize externally reachable or shared-administration devices first.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-22 path traversal in the /apply.cgi endpoint. The next_page POST parameter can be abused by an authenticated attacker to access arbitrary files outside the web root. CVSS 4.0 is 6.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high vulnerable-system confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Linksys E1500 routers running firmware 1.0.00, 1.0.04, or 1.0.05, with authenticated access to the web management interface. The bundle marks other versions/products as unaffected unless separately proven. Internet-exposed administration or shared administrator credentials would increase practical risk.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist, including Exploit-DB and a Metasploit module, so defenders should assume the issue is easy to validate by capable testers. The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be claimed from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for Linksys E1500 firmware 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05. The source bundle does not provide a vendor patch statement, affected CPE list, or active exploitation confirmation. Avoid broadening scope to other Linksys models without separate evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Linksys E1500 routers and record firmware versions.
- Check Linksys or trusted vendor guidance for fixed firmware or replacement advice.
- Restrict router web administration to trusted management networks only.
- Review and limit administrator accounts with access to affected routers.
- Replace or retire affected legacy routers if no supported fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Linksys E1500 devices run firmware 1.0.00, 1.0.04, or 1.0.05.
- Verify the web management interface is not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for unusual authenticated requests to /apply.cgi.
- Assess whether sensitive router configuration files could have been exposed.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor-supported firmware fix is available.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/linksys_e1500_traversal.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24475CVE reference · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150428184015/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-004CVE reference · technical-description, exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/linksys-legacy-routers-path-traversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.