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CVE-2013-3073: A Symlink Traversal vulnerability exists in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 Firmware 1.0.0.34.

A Symlink Traversal vulnerability exists in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 Firmware 1.0.0.34.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a symlink traversal issue in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 firmware 1.0.0.34. In business terms, a vulnerable router may mishandle file references and expose data outside an intended location. The bundle provides no CVSS score, affected CPEs, confirmed patch, or active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as an exposure-management issue unless WNDR4700 devices are found. If present, prioritize replacement or vendor-confirmed remediation because the device and firmware appear old and the provided evidence does not name a clear fix.

Technical view

The vulnerability is described only as symlink traversal in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 firmware 1.0.0.34. Symlink traversal generally means a component follows symbolic links across intended path boundaries. The provided sources do not define the vulnerable service, prerequisites, privileges, impact scope, or fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely limited to organizations or users still operating NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 devices on firmware 1.0.0.34. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Public references exist from ISE, VulDB, SecurityFocus, and CVE records, but the bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation or exploitation maturity.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit-status detail, vulnerable endpoint, or fixed WNDR4700 version is supplied. The NETGEAR reference in the bundle appears to discuss WNDR3700v4, so do not assume it fixes WNDR4700 without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 devices and record firmware versions.
  • Check NETGEAR guidance for any applicable WNDR4700 firmware update or retirement recommendation.
  • Restrict management and file-sharing interfaces to trusted networks only.
  • Segment or replace affected routers if no supported fixed firmware exists.
  • Avoid exposing router administration or storage services to the internet.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any WNDR4700 device runs firmware 1.0.0.34.
  • Review router configuration for enabled storage, sharing, or management services.
  • Check perimeter exposure for router administration and related services.
  • Compare installed firmware against current NETGEAR support guidance.
  • Document compensating controls where replacement or patching is not immediately possible.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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