CVE-2013-10062 MEDIUM

CVE-2013-10062: Linksys Routers apply.cgi Path Traversal

Vendor Linksys
Product E1500
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 1, 2025
Last update April 7, 2026

CVSS base score

6.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS 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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 1, 2025 CVE published
April 7, 2026 Record updated