Symlink Traversal Vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U Routers
CVE-2013-4656

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Asus
Status
Rt-ac66u Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 November 2019

What is CVE-2013-4656?

A symlink traversal vulnerability exists in the ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U routers due to improper configuration of the SMB service. This flaw could allow an attacker to traverse the filesystem and access restricted areas, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling further exploits. Proper configuration and regular security assessments are critical to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.ise.io/casestudies/exploiting-soho-routers/
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https://www.ise.io/soho_service_hacks/
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https://www.ise.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/soho_techre...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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