Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Linksys Router Web Interface
CVE-2013-10062

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
E1500
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2013-10062?

A directory traversal vulnerability has been identified in the web interface of Linksys routers, particularly affecting the E1500 model across several firmware versions. This issue enables authenticated attackers to manipulate the next_page POST parameter in the /apply.cgi endpoint, allowing them to navigate the file system outside the designated web root. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system files and configurations, potentially compromising the security of the router and the network it serves.

Affected Version(s)

E1500 1.0.00

E1500 1.0.04

E1500 1.0.05

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-2013-10062 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10062 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10062 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24475
exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20150428184015/http://www.s3c...
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
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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