CVE-2013-4656 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Nov 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SMB misconfiguration to traverse directories and read or modify files on ASUS routers.

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-2013-4656?

CVE-2013-4656 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Symlink Traversal vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC66U and RT-N56U due to misconfiguration in the SMB service.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4656?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac66u Firmware, Asus Rt-N56u Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4656 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-2013-4656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9f58-xmg6-36px.