CVE-2009-1558

EXPLOITED NUCLEI

Cisco WVC54GCA - Path Traversal via next_file Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2009-1558 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including pagvac. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Linksys WVC54GCA cameras, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files (e.g., /etc/passwd) via crafted HTTP requests to the 'file.cgi' endpoint. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization of the 'next_file' parameter.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e. (encoded dot dot) or an absolute pathname in the next_file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by pagvac · textremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32954

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Linksys WVC54GCA cameras, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files (e.g., /etc/passwd) via crafted HTTP requests to the 'file.cgi' endpoint. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization of the 'next_file' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linksys WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA 1.00R22/1.00R24 - Local File Inclusion
HIGHby daffainfo

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50231
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34713
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173

Scores

EPSS 0.0808
EPSS Percentile 92.4%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2025-06-16
CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (2)
cisco/wvc54gca 1.00r22
cisco/wvc54gca 1.00r24
Published May 06, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026