CVE-2013-4658 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit SMB symlink traversal on Linksys EA6500 routers to access or modify files outside the intended Samba share directory.
- 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-2013-4658?
CVE-2013-4658 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linksys EA6500 has SMB Symlink Traversal allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4658?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys Ea6500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4658 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-2013-4658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98vv-hgmp-w5h7.