CVE-2005-2916

Description

Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, 4.00.7, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, does not verify user authentication until after an HTTP POST request has been processed, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify configuration using restore.cgi or (2) upload new firmware using upgrade.cgi.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.48%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=306&type=vulnerabilities	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=307&type=vulnerabilities	patch vendor advisory third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2916?: CVE-2005-2916 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2916?: To fix CVE-2005-2916, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2916 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2916 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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