Linksys E1500 1.0.00/1.0.04/1.0.05 POST Parameter /apply.cgi next_page path traversal

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linksys E1500 1.0.00/1.0.04/1.0.05. Affected is an unknown function of the file /apply.cgi of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument next_page results in path traversal. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-10062. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Linksys E1500 1.0.00/1.0.04/1.0.05. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /apply.cgi of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument next_page with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published by Michael Messner. The advisory is available at raw.githubusercontent.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-10062 since 08/01/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (24475) and EUVD (EUVD-2013-7269). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• Router Operating System

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• Linksys

Name

• E1500

Version

• 1.0.00
• 1.0.04
• 1.0.05

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• commercial

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• end of life

Website

• Vendor: https://www.linksys.com/

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