OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Linksys Routers
CVE-2013-10058
8.6HIGH
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 65%
What is CVE-2013-10058?
An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability affects various Linksys router models, including the WRT160Nv2 running firmware v2.0.03. The risk arises from the web interface not properly sanitizing user-supplied input during diagnostic operations via the apply.cgi endpoint. With valid credentials, an attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Affected Version(s)
WRT160nv2 2.0.03
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
65% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V4
Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Michael Messner