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

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2013-10062 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Path Traversal vulnerability in linksys e1500_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 01-08-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')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.