CVE-2009-1558
EXPLOITED NUCLEICisco WVC54GCA - Path Traversal via next_file Parameter
Title source: llmExploitation 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)
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.