CVE-2013-2678 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files on Cisco Linksys E4200 routers via a crafted URL request to the apply.cgi script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-2678?
CVE-2013-2678 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco Linksys E4200 1.0.05 Build 7 routers contain a Local File Include Vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted URL request to the apply.cgi script using the submit_type parameter.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2678?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Linksys E4200 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2013-2678 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2678 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55f9-hxq3-grcx.