OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Linksys Routers
CVE-2013-10058

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
Wrt160nv2
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 46%

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.

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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.

CVE-2013-10058 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10058 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10058 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24478
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25608
exploit

EPSS Score

46% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Messner
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