CVE-2013-10062

MEDIUM

Linksys router <1.0.00-1.0.05 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2013-10062. PoCs published by m-1-k-3, including Metasploit module auxiliary/scanner/http/linksys_e1500_traversal.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an OS command injection vulnerability in Linksys E1500/E2500 routers via the `ping_size` parameter in `apply.cgi`, allowing arbitrary command execution. It also includes examples of directory traversal, CSRF, XSS, and password change vulnerabilities.

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.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by m-1-k-3 · textwebappshardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24475

This exploit demonstrates an OS command injection vulnerability in Linksys E1500/E2500 routers via the `ping_size` parameter in `apply.cgi`, allowing arbitrary command execution. It also includes examples of directory traversal, CSRF, XSS, and password change vulnerabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linksys E1500/E2500 firmware versions v1.0.00 - v1.0.05
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authentication credentials · Network access to the router's web interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC
rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/linksys_e1500_traversal.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a directory traversal vulnerability in Linksys E1500 routers by sending crafted POST requests to 'apply.cgi' with traversal sequences. It attempts to read sensitive files from the filesystem after authenticating with provided credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linksys E1500 router firmware
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid admin credentials for the router · Network access to the router's web interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v4 6.9
EPSS 0.0134
EPSS Percentile 67.6%
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (3)
Linksys/E1500 1.0.00
Linksys/E1500 1.0.04
Linksys/E1500 1.0.05
Published Aug 01, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026