CVE-2013-10062

Linksys Routers apply.cgi Path Traversal

Published Aug 1, 2025 CVSS 4.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Linksys router's web interface (tested on the E1500 model firmware versions 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05), specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Authenticated attackers can exploit the next_page POST parameter to access arbitrary files outside the intended web root by injecting traversal sequences. This allows exposure of sensitive system files and configuration data.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-7269 A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Linksys router's web interface (tested on the E1500 model firmware versions 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05), specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Authenticated attackers can exploit the next_page POST parameter to access arbitrary files outside the intended web root by injecting traversal sequences. This allows exposure of sensitive system files and configuration data.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:linksys:e1500:1.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linksys:e1500:1.0.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linksys:e1500:1.0.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linksys
Linksys e1500
Vendors & Products Linksys
Linksys e1500
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Linksys router's web interface (tested on the E1500 model firmware versions 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05), specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Authenticated attackers can exploit the next_page POST parameter to access arbitrary files outside the intended web root by injecting traversal sequences. This allows exposure of sensitive system files and configuration data.
Title Linksys Routers apply.cgi Path Traversal
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, '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'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Apr 7, 2026, 2:03 PM
Reserved
Aug 1, 2025, 6:44 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 1, 2025, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:50 PM